International press reports on the capsized tourist boat in Ha Long Bay

Several major international media outlets reported on the capsized tourist boat in Ha Long Bay on July 19. The reports closely updated the casualties and rescue efforts, as well as the unexpected weather conditions that led to the incident.

Rescue workers search for missing people in the tourist boat capsize.

The Guardian , a leading British newspaper, reported with the headline: At least 34 people died after a boat capsized in Ha Long Bay .

The article said the cruise ship, the Blue Bay, carrying 48 passengers and five crew members, capsized during a storm while visiting Ha Long Bay. The newspaper, citing Vietnamese media, said 34 bodies had been recovered, 12 people had been rescued and seven were still missing. The Guardian specifically noted that a boy of about 14 years old had survived after being trapped in the hold of the capsized ship for four hours.

Doha-based international television channel Al Jazeera reported earlier with the headline Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay .

The accident occurred as Typhoon Wipha approached Vietnam through the South China Sea, the news agency said. Al Jazeera cited information from the Vietnam News Agency as saying that among the victims were at least eight children, and that most of the passengers were families from Hanoi . Notably, the agency quoted a 10-year-old survivor who described the moment he swam out of the ship's hold and was pulled up by rescuers. Al Jazeera also quoted information from the Vietnamese government that the incident would be investigated.

The US news agency CNN focuses on the rescue efforts. The article Cruise ship capsizes, killing dozens in Vietnam, reports that 34 bodies have been found, 11 people have been rescued, and rescuers are still searching for the missing.

CNN quoted a diver at the scene, Mr. Dinh Khac Giong, as saying that the passenger cabin had been checked but the cockpit and engine room were stuck in mud, hindering the search. The article also described the situation of the passengers - most of whom lived in Hanoi, traveling in family groups, including children as young as 3 years old. CNN quoted an interview with a female survivor, Ms. Dang Thuy Linh, saying that she had lost contact with her husband and son, and earnestly called on the rescue team to "not leave anyone behind".

Major international media outlets simultaneously reported on the capsized tourist boat in Ha Long Bay.

NPR, an American non-profit media organization, reported briefly, focusing on the weather. The article noted that the incident occurred during a sudden storm, causing the Green Bay to capsize. NPR confirmed the number of 34 dead, 8 missing and 11 rescued, all passengers and crew members were Vietnamese citizens. The agency also cited VNExpress as reporting that the 14-year-old boy was rescued after 4 hours of being trapped.

Xinhua, the mouthpiece of the Chinese government , updated the death toll to 37. The article quoted information from the Vietnam News Agency and said the ship had an accident at around 1:30 p.m. and lost signal about 35 minutes later. Xinhua also published a series of photos of the scene showing rescuers working under difficult conditions.

AP News also reported similar figures – 37 dead, 5 missing. AP reported that all the passengers were Vietnamese. The article emphasized that unusual weather was the direct cause of the accident, when the boat capsized during a big storm.

CNA , a Singaporean media outlet, focused on the weather in its report. The article said the accident occurred at around 2 p.m. on July 19, right when heavy rain, strong winds, thunder, and even hail were reported in the area. CNA quoted an office worker in Ha Long as saying that the sky was dark and “the hail was as big as a toe.” Also according to CNA, Mr. Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, stated that the storm was not directly caused by Typhoon Wipha but by local weather conditions.

Australia’s ABC News also updated the death toll, saying all the passengers were Vietnamese, mostly from Hanoi, including about 20 children. The article also warned that Typhoon Wipha was approaching northern Vietnam and could have an impact in the coming days.

Media outlets all reported active rescue efforts from the Vietnamese government.

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