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Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead; 5 remain missing

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A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 37 people.

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CNN
Multiple people killed after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, state media report (opens CNN)
Published Jul 18, 2025
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At least 18 bodies have been recovered and another 12 people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Halong Bay on Saturday, according to state media.
Delaware Public Media
Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Delaware Public Media's feed description
A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people.
Deutsche Welle
Vietnam: Tourist boat capsizes, killing dozens – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A sudden storm in northern Vietnam’s famous Ha Long Bay tipped the vessel. Children were among the victims.
Al Jazeera
Dozens dead after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Halong Bay (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Al Jazeera's feed description
The boat carrying 53 people tipped over as Storm Wipha approached the country across the South China Sea.
Digital Journal
18 dead, dozens missing as Ha Long Bay tourist boat capsizes (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
At least 18 people have died and dozens are missing after a tourist boat carrying more than 50 capsized Saturday in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, state media
KRDO
Dozens killed after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam (opens KRDO)
Published Jul 18, 2025
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By Eve Brennan, CNN (CNN) — At least 34 bodies have been recovered and another 11 people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized in
NBC News
Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead; 8 people remain missing (opens NBC News)
Published Jul 18, 2025
NBC News's feed description
A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported.
Los Angeles Times
Tourist boat capsizes in thunderstorm in Vietnam; 34 killed, 8 missing (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Los Angeles Times's feed description
State media in Vietnam report that 34 people were killed after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm. Eight others are missing.
Just the News
Tourist boat capsizes in severe thunderstorm in Vietnam, kills 34 (opens Just the News)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Just the News's feed description
There were 48 passengers and five crew members on the vessel, local reports said.
Seattle Times
Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead. 5 remain missing (opens Seattle Times)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Seattle Times's feed description
State media in Vietnam have reported that 37 people were killed after a boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm.
Fox News
At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes during violent thunderstorm in Vietnam (opens Fox News)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Fox News's feed description
At least 34 people died when a tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay, with 11 survivors rescued and 23 still missing from the Wonder Seas vessel.
UPI
Tourists dead after Vietnam boat capsizes (opens UPI)
Published Jul 18, 2025
UPI's feed description
More than 30 people are dead after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay on Saturday after running into a storm, officials confirmed.
KEYT Santa Barbara
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, killing dozens | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Jul 18, 2025
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By Eve Brennan, Max Saltman and TuAnh Dam, CNN (CNN) — Divers searched beneath the waves for missing passengers and crew after a sightseeing ship
KESQ Palm Springs
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam, killing dozens (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Jul 18, 2025
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By Eve Brennan, Max Saltman and TuAnh Dam, CNN (CNN) — Divers searched beneath the waves for missing passengers and crew after a sightseeing ship capsized in a squall in Halong Bay, a popular tourist destination in Vietnam, on Saturday. At least 38 of those on board have been confirmed dead.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
At least 34 dead as tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam storm (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jul 18, 2025
FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description
The vessel, named Wonder Seas, was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during a sightseeing excursion of Ha Long Bay.
Anchorage Daily News
Tourist boat capsizes during thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead; 8 remain missing (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Anchorage Daily News's feed description
Reports said that the Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members during the tour of Ha Long Bay.
WSVN Miami
Dozens killed after tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Jul 18, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
(CNN) — At least 34 bodies have been recovered and another 11 people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam’s Halong Bay on
CBS News
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam during thunderstorm, leaving at least 18 dead and nearly two dozen missing (opens CBS News)
Published Jul 18, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday, killing at least 18 people. Nearly two dozen are missing, state media reported.
The Guardian
At least 34 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam (opens The Guardian)
Published Jul 18, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel turns upside down during sudden thunderstorm
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead. 8 people remain missing (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Jul 18, 2025
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported. Eight others remain missing.
New York Post
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, leaving at least 34 dead (opens New York Post)
Published Jul 18, 2025
New York Post's feed description
A boat has capsized in a popular tourist spot, killing more than 30 visitors.
ABC 13 Houston
Tourist boat capsizes during a storm in Vietnam, leaving 37 dead; 5 remain missing (opens ABC 13 Houston)
Published Jul 19, 2025
ABC 13 Houston's feed description
A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 37 people.
The Daily Caller
Over 30 Dead After Boat Carrying Tourists Capsizes In Unexpected Thunderstorm In Vietnam (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jul 19, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
A boat carrying tourists capsized after an unexpected thunderstorm hit Vietnam Saturday, leaving 34 people dead, according to multiple reports.
NBC Chicago
Vietnam tour boat capsizes, killing over 30 (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Jul 19, 2025
NBC Chicago's feed description
At least 38 people have died after a tour boat capsized in Vietnam.
Digital Journal
Dozens dead in Vietnam after Ha Long Bay tourist ferry sinks (opens Digital Journal)
Published Jul 19, 2025
Digital Journal's feed description
Rescuers were desperately searching for five people still missing on Sunday after 37 were killed when a boat capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular

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