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Vietnam tourists killed in Ha Long Bay boat tragedy

By herbrunbridge Posted in Hotels & Lodging, Tours Treks Outdoors, Transportation, Vietnam , | No Comments »

Twelve international travelers were killed this week in the sinking of one of Ha Long Bay’s ubiquitous “sleep-over” boats. The Truong Hai 06 listed precariously for several hours before finally plunging into the waters of the bay during the early morning hours as visitors were sleeping.  Scores of these wooden boats take visitors on overnight […]

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