Twenty-seven people, including families with young children, went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas off East New Britain, Papua New Guinea. The incident, described as one of the nation's worst maritime tragedies, has led to recovery efforts finding nine bodies and renewed calls for stronger maritime safety enforcement.
Guyana's authorities confirmed the death toll from last weekend's MV Barima ferry accident has risen to at least 53, with 76 rescued and dozens still missing. The vessel, carrying 179 people despite a manifest of 133, capsized off the coast. The captain and a crew member were arrested after testing positive for marijuana.
At least 27 people died and 83 are missing after the MV Barima ferry capsized off Guyana's coast. 69 were rescued from the vessel, which carried around 180 people. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
A passenger ferry, MV Barima, capsized off Guyana's coast, drowning at least 27 people with 83 missing. An investigation is underway, and the captain and a crew member tested positive for cannabis, leading to their arrest.
A ferry carrying over 100 people capsized off Guyana's coast, with several feared dead. Rescue teams saved 67, but no survivors found since Sunday afternoon. An investigation is underway, with two crew members testing positive for cannabis.
A passenger ferry capsized off Guyana, with scores feared drowned after 67 rescues. An investigation is underway, and authorities suspect negligence, misconduct, and potential criminal wrongdoing, noting the captain and crew tested positive for cannabis and the passenger list was inaccurate.
Dozens are feared dead after the MV Barima ferry, carrying 133 people, capsized off Guyana's coast. While 67 were rescued, a search continues. The captain and crew tested positive for marijuana, and an investigation into potential wrongdoing by police, defense, and maritime officials has been launched.
A boat tragedy off Vietnam's Hon May Rut Ngoai island killed 15 Indian tourists. Eyewitnesses blame crew negligence and delayed rescue/medical care for the deaths, stating the speedboat capsized rapidly in rough seas. 17 others were injured, with one critical.
Vietnamese police arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The incident occurred Saturday in rough seas, with authorities suggesting extreme weather as a cause. Rescuers saved 21 people, and the Indian embassy is coordinating the return of deceased and rescued tourists.
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday. All occupants were rescued, with two sustaining minor injuries. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
A seaplane carrying eight people crashed into New York City's East River on Sunday. All eight passengers were rescued by the FDNY, with two sustaining minor injuries. An investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched.
An aeroboat capsized on Lake Baikal in Buryatia, Russia, resulting in five fatalities. Thirteen people, including a child, were rescued from the 18 individuals on board.
A family outing on the Bargi dam reservoir turned tragic when a tourist boat capsized, claiming 13 lives. Syed Riaz Hussain, a survivor, recounted his harrowing ordeal clinging to an upturned boat for two hours, witnessing his wife and daughter's mother-in-law drown. He was the last to be rescued, having endured immense fear and despair in the submerged vessel.
Two marine rescue volunteers died after their boat capsized while attempting to help a yacht in distress off the east coast of Australia, according to New South Wales police. On Monday evening, a member of the public reported that a yacht appeared to be struggling at a breakwall in Ballina in northern New South Wales, police said. A vessel of volunteer service Marine Rescue NSW with six crew on board was responding to the call when “their vessel capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar in heavy...
Two marine rescue volunteers died after their boat capsized while attempting to help a yacht in distress off the east coast of Australia, according to New South Wales police. On Monday evening, a member of the public reported that a yacht appeared to be struggling at a breakwall in Ballina in northern New South Wales, police said. A vessel of volunteer service Marine Rescue NSW with six crew on board was responding to the call when “their vessel capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar in heavy...
A cruise boat tragedy at Bargi dam in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur has claimed 11 lives, including a 39-year-old woman Marina Massey, her 62-year-old mother Madhur, and four-year-old son Trishaan Kumar Verma. Marina's husband Pradeep Kumar Verma, father Julius Massey, and 14-year-old daughter Siya survived. Pradeep alleged negligence against the boat operator, claiming he was untrained and jumped off when currents got rough.
Three members of a Delhi family — Marina Massey (39), her mother Madhur (62), and son Trishaan Kumar Verma (4) — died when a cruise boat capsized at Bargi dam on the Narmada river in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. The victims were returning from a family function. Marina's husband Pradeep Kumar Verma, father Julius Massey, and 14-year-old daughter Siya survived. The tragedy claimed 11 lives total. Pradeep alleged negligence by the boat operator, claiming he was untrained and jumped off when currents got rough.
A Delhi family's sightseeing trip in Jabalpur ended in tragedy when their cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam, killing ten people, including three members of the Massey family. Survivors and relatives have alleged negligence, citing a lack of safety warnings and rescue infrastructure.
A family from Delhi on a housewarming trip to Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, experienced a devastating tragedy when their cruise boat capsized in a sudden storm, resulting in the deaths of three members. Relatives allege negligence by authorities and boat operators.
At least 9 tourists died after a cruise boat capsized at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Construction workers from a nearby Jaal Jeevan Mission project immediately jumped into the choppy waters, forming human chains and using ropes to rescue over a dozen passengers in the critical early minutes before professional rescuers arrived. Among the heroes was 22-year-old Ramzan from West Bengal who jumped from a 25-foot rocky ledge and saved 6 people. The state government announced Rs 51,000 cash reward for each rescuer.
A 70-year-old survivor of the Bargi Dam boat tragedy in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has recounted how he remained trapped for three hours beneath the capsized vessel before being rescued. Riyaz Hussain Sayyed was on an evening cruise with his family when a sudden storm caused the boat to capsize. Nine people died in the incident, including his wife and daughter who were on the lower deck. The survivor described the terrifying moments when water flooded the AC chamber and everyone fell silent within minutes.
Search teams recovered the eighth and ninth bodies from Bargi Dam, including a mother, Marina Massey, and her four-year-old son, Trishaan, still embracing each other. Despite wearing life jackets, they were likely trapped in the lower cabin as the boat capsized. Officials believe Marina instinctively tried to protect her son in their final moments.
The ninth body, a woman found with her child still in her arms, was recovered from Bargi Dam, where a cruise boat carrying 40-45 people capsized. Search operations are ongoing for those still missing.
A cruise boat operated by the Madhya Pradesh tourism department capsized in Bargi Dam near Jabalpur, resulting in at least nine deaths. The vessel, carrying 43 passengers, overturned during a sudden, severe storm with high winds. Survivors allege life jackets were distributed only after the boat began sinking, raising questions about safety protocols.
