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35 dead, four still missing after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay

Forty-five out of 49 people aboard the Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat had been found as of 1:40 am on July 20 following the tragic capsizing incident in Ha Long Bay a day earlier, with 10 survivors, 35 confirmed dead, and four still unaccounted for, the People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province announced on July 20 morning.

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At 2:00 a.m. on July 20, rescue teams begin pumping water out of the capsized tourist boat before towing it ashore. (Photo: VNA)

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The capsized Vinh Xanh 58 tourist boat is salvaged and towed ashore early July 20 for further investigation. (Photo: VNA)

Capsized tourist boat in Quang Ninh towed ashore

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Wreckage of capsized boat salvaged in Ha Long Bay, more victims found

Rescue forces approach the sunken vessel to carry out search and rescue operations. (Photo: VNA)

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Rescue efforts continue following boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay

Forces approach the shipwreck area to conduct rescue operation. (Photo: VNA)

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