Search for the last missing victim in the Bac Lieu boat capsize is continuing on Friday, Bui Minh Tuy, chairman of Dong Hai District People’s Committee, said.

Victims of Bac Lieu capsized boat are treated at Dong Hai District General Hospital. One female passenger is reported missing.

The missing person is Luu Thi My Duyen, 19, of Dong Hai District. Her family and friends who survived the incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, confirmed the information.

The boat was carrying 40 attendants of the Nghing Ong Festival and capsized in Bạc Liêu Province on Thursday morning. 

Two persons died and 12 were hospitalised, while 14 were rescued and did not receive any injury, local media reported.

Initial investigation revealed that the boat belonged to fishermen. 

The boat, which was overloaded, capsized due to high waves and strong winds, said Ngo Thanh That, deputy director of the Bac Lieu police.

The Nghing Ong Festival was held on April 4-6 this year at the Ong Nam Hai Shrine in Bac Lieu Province’s Dong Hai District. 

It is a traditional festival of the coastal province’s fishing community to pray for a safe and prosperous fishing season. 

VNS