Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
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Rescuers were desperately searching for five people still missing on Sunday after 37 were killed when a boat capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist destinations.
Hạ Long Bay, a breathtaking gem of Việt Nam, was recognised as a World Natural Heritage site three decades ago, on December 17, 1994. This 30-year milestone not only marks a moment of pride for Việt Nam but also underscores the immense responsibility that comes with safeguarding such a natural treasure.
The Hạ Long Bay management board has collected 2,500 cubic metres of styrofoam buoys and 50 pieces of bamboo rafts, while Cẩm Phả, which manages Bai Tu Long Bay, ...