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Phu Quoc Boat Capsizes, Killing 15 Indian Tourists as Rescue Teams Save 21 Survivors

A tourist boat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists and four crew members, capsizes about 400 meters off Hon May Rut Ngoai near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 and leaving 21 survivors.Local coastguards and nearby tourist boats mount an immediate rescue and take multiple victims to hospital as investigators work at the scene; officials say the vessel had required permits and that rough, unusual waves and strong winds sank the boat.The Indian embassy in Vietnam opens emergency response centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to assist families while authorities promise a full inquiry into safety checks, operator records and enforcement at the busy Phu Quoc tourist hub.
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