The condolence message from Lao Prime Minister Sonesay Siphandone reads:
"I have been closely following the situation of storm No. 3 (Wipha) when it made landfall in the coastal areas of northern Vietnam, causing serious damage to the lives and properties of the Vietnamese people. In particular, the tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh, on July 19.
On behalf of the Lao Party, Government and people, I would like to send my sincere regards and deepest condolences to you and through you to the senior leaders of Vietnam, as well as to the Party, Government and people of our brotherly Vietnam, especially the local authorities and families of the victims of this natural disaster; at the same time, I express my belief that under the leadership and close attention of the Party and Government , the Vietnamese people will overcome all difficulties, and bring the lives of the people, especially the affected families, to soon stabilize and return to normal."
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| The Green Bay 58 ship was pulled ashore and capsized in the early morning of July 20. (Photo: Navy) |
Previously, on the afternoon of July 19, the ship Vinh Xanh 58 (license plate QN-7105) departed from Ha Long International Passenger Port, carrying 49 people, including 46 tourists and 3 crew members, to visit Ha Long Bay Route 2 (Quang Ninh). However, in the early afternoon of the same day, a sudden storm and strong winds blew the ship over and overturned, all passengers and crew members sank into the sea. As of July 22, authorities had rescued 10 people, found the bodies of 37 people, and 2 victims were missing at sea.
Source: https://thoidai.com.vn/lao-nhat-ban-gui-dien-chia-buon-vu-lat-tau-o-vinh-ha-long-215012.html
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