Screams for help and panic as tourists rescued from fatal Laos ferry disaster
Summary
A ferry on the Mekong River in Laos capsized, carrying over 140 people, mostly tourists. Three people are missing and presumed dead, while the rest were rescued from the scene.Key Facts
- The ferry was traveling from Huay Xay to Luang Prabang in Laos.
- There were more than 140 passengers on board; 118 were tourists.
- The ferry hit underwater rocks, which caused it to capsize.
- Videos showed passengers in panic, with limited lifejackets available—only about 15 for over 140 people.
- Three people, a local woman and her two children, remain missing; the woman's body has been found.
- Rescuers from another boat helped passengers, though initially, it added to the panic by causing more imbalance.
- Tens of thousands of tourists use this route on the Mekong River annually.
- Some passengers like Mr. Cook and Mr. Baranovičius helped others during the rescue.
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