A tragic accident unfolded in Halong Bay, Vietnam, as a tourist boat carrying families from Hanoi capsized amidst Storm Wipha's fierce weather.
The storm brought intense winds, torrential rain, and lightning, creating challenging conditions that ultimately led to the disaster.
Rescue efforts pulled 11 survivors from the water, alongside recovering the bodies of 27 victims, several of whom were children.
Vietnamese authorities are investigating the incident, aiming to understand what caused the capsizing and to prevent future tragedies.