Rescue efforts hampered due to fading light after tourist boat sinks in Vietnam; at least 13 dead (update)

Rescuers look for survivors from search boats after a vessel carrying tourists capsized in the waters between Cu Lao Cham island and Hoi An on Vietnam's central coast on on Saturday, February 26, 2022 killing at least 13 people.- AFP

HANOI, Feb 26, 2022 (AFP): At least 13 people were killed and four others missing after a tourist boat capsized Saturday in bad weather off the coast of Hoi An, a world heritage-listed Vietnamese city, an official said.

The accident occurred as the vessel carrying 39 local tourists and crew members was returning to Hoi An from Cu Lao Cham island -- a popular spot for diving, snorkelling and water sports.