Kollam, July 12 -- A couple from Kottarakkara in Keralam's Kollam district were among the Indian tourists who lost their lives after a tourist boat capsized near Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam.

The deceased, identified as AC Thomas and his wife Loveni Thomas, had travelled to Vietnam last week for a trip. Their family members said they received the information about the tragic incident on Saturday and are awaiting the return of their bodies.

Speaking about the incident, Nelson D Thomas, a relative of the deceased couple, said the family was left shocked after receiving the news of their death.

"AC Thomas and his wife went for a trip last week to Vietnam. Yesterday, we got the news at 2 PM that nearly 15 people passed away. Everyone was ver...