Chennai, July 12 -- A total of 10 tourists from Tamil Nadu are among the 15 Indians drowned in the tragic boat capsize at Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam on Saturday, even as the state government has initiated all efforts and established contacts with the Indian Embassy officials to render all necessary assistance and bring the bodies to the state.
Of the 15 Indians, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala. A total of 36 tourists, including four crew members, were travelling to Hon May Rut Ngoai island when the tragedy occurred within minutes after leaving the shore. The boat capsized within 300 to 400 m from the shore apparently due to overcrowding. A total of 21 tourists were rescued, reports received here said....