Vietnam boat tragedy: captain arrested, bodies being sent back
Hanoi, July 13 -- Vietnamese police arrested on Sunday the captain of a speedboat that capsized near southern Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Saturday as the boat carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide overturned in rough seas off May Rut Ngoai islet, state media said.
Sailors and rescuers recovered 21 people, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported, but 15 passengers died.
Police in southern An Giang province said they arrested the 57-year-old captain of the boat for "violations of laws" resulting in the capsize.
The Indian embassy said the bodies of the victims were being sent back and at least 15 survivors were travelling back to India.
Located just south of Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc, May Rut Ngoai is known for its pristine blue waters, white sand beaches and accessible diving reefs. Visitors often access the islet via speedboat from the main island. P4...
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