At around 1:30am on July 20, the tourist boat QN-7105, which capsized in Ha Long Bay on July 19, is lifted to the surface. (Photo: VNA)
One of the three victims found during the salvage is identified as the boat’s captain. (Photo: VNA)
By 2:00am, water pumping is underway to prepare the vessel for towing ashore. (Photo: VNA)
The wrecked boat being pumped to remove water following salvage, 2:00am, July 20. (Photo: VNA)
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha is present at the site, overseeing the overnight search and recovery operation. (Photo: VNA)
Rescue forces work to recover the capsized boat in Ha Long Bay. (Photo: VNA)
Wreckage of capsized boat salvaged in Ha Long Bay, more victims found
At around 1:30am on July 20, the tourist boat QN-7105, which capsized in Ha Long Bay on July 19, was lifted to the surface. During the salvage operation, rescue teams discovered three more victims inside the vessel. As of now, a total of 47 people have been involved in the search and rescue operation. Among them, 10 survivors have been rescued and 37 confirmed dead. The identities of four of the deceased are still being verified.
