An Indonesian ferry caught fire, resulting in the tragic deaths of three passengers while 568 others were rescued in a massive operation involving coast guard ships and rescue vessels. The coordinated effort deployed a coast guard ship, six rescue vessels, and several inflatable boats to save hundreds from the burning vessel.

A sudden thunderstorm turned a sightseeing trip into tragedy when a tourist boat capsized in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead and eight missing. State media report that the disaster unfolded on Saturday afternoon during what should have been a leisurely excursion.