At around 1:00 p.m. on July 22, the Fire Prevention, Fighting and Rescue Police Department of northern Quang Ninh province received a report of a male body found floating between Bai Chay Beach and Dau Go Cave.

Immediately upon receiving the report, the fire and rescue police deployed specialized vehicles and officers to the scene, while coordinating with the Hon Gai Border Guard Station to bring the victim’s body ashore. The victim was identified as Hoang Viet H., born in 1979, one of the three people previously listed as missing in the Vinh Xanh 58 boat capsizing incident (registration number QN 7105) that occurred on July 19, 2025.

This brings the current tally to 10 people rescued, 37 confirmed dead and returned to their families, and two still unaccounted for.

According to Quang Ninh authorities, as of the afternoon of July 22, the search for the remaining missing victims is ongoing. Despite heavy rain and strong winds caused by Typhoon Wipha, rescue forces continue to mobilize extensive personnel and equipment to search across wide areas of the bay, holding out hope of finding the last two victims.

Candlelight vigil held for victims of Ha Long boat tragedy

VOV.VN - Hundreds of local residents and tourists lit candles at the Hai Dang pier area in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, late July 20 to commemorate the 35 victims who lost their lives and pray for the 4 still missing in a tragic boat capsize happening a day earlier.

Border guards rescue 10 passengers after tourist boat capsized in Ha Long Bay

VOV.VN - A sudden squall on the afternoon of July 19 caused tourist boat QN 7105, carrying 48 passengers and five crew members, to capsize while touring Ha Long Bay in northern Quang Ninh province.