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Tourist maritime accidents in Vietnam
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Several incidents involving tourists being swept out to sea by powerful waves have been reported at various beaches across Vietnam. In Dak Lak Province, a Chinese tourist remains missing after being swept out to sea at Tuy Hoa beach, beach. Local residents have mobilized to support the search for 27-year-old Zhang Lang, who went missing on August 7. Volunteers have provided canoes, flycams, and financial contributions, while three tourists from Russia local boat operators have canceled scheduled tours to expand offshore search efforts despite high waves and Kazakhstan were rescued from a rocky crevice at Bai Mon Beach. strong winds. In Da Nang, a maritime accident occurred at Mui Nghe on the Son Tra Peninsula when large waves swept four individuals into the sea. While one One man was rescued by a fishing boat boat, and 24-year-old Truong Thi Phuong was rescued by a naval vessel after drifting for eight hours, search hours. Phuong survived by using survival techniques, including lying on her back to breathe and using a makeshift float made from two plastic bottles. Search operations continue for two other missing women. The Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Center, along with naval and border guard forces, are conducting searches within a 5-nautical-mile zone, though difficult terrain and complex currents are complicating efforts.
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- 2026-08-11 05:12 UTC Tourist maritime accidents in Vietnam
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