Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Ha Long Bay Tragedy: Boy Survives Sinking That Killed 37
A tourist boat in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay flipped over during a sudden storm.
Sadly, many people lost their lives, but a 10-year-old boy had an amazing escape.
He found an air pocket inside the sinking boat and stayed there until rescuers found him.
The boat was carrying many families who were on a sightseeing trip.
The bad weather made it difficult for the rescuers to find everyone.
Survivors explained how quickly the boat turned over, causing panic.
This tragic event happened near a famous cave in a beautiful area known for its islands.
A tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, during a storm on Saturday.
A 10-year-old boy survived by sheltering in an underwater air pocket.
The disaster resulted in at least 37 fatalities, with the death toll potentially rising.
The boat was carrying 53 people, including many families and over 20 children.
Survivors described the rapid overturning of the boat and their struggle for survival.
- Who
- The boat was carrying 53 people, mainly families and crew.
- What
- A tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.
- When
- Saturday, July 19, 2025.
- Where
- Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, near Dau Go Cave.
- Why
- The boat capsized due to a sudden storm.
- Location
- Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
- Type of Incident
- Tourist boat capsizing
- Fatalities
- At least 37 (potential to rise)
- Survivors
- 10 rescued
- People on board
- 53
- Cause
- Sudden storm