The provincial police’s investigation agency is now conducting an on-site forensic examination, working with relevant individuals and organizations, including survivors, and coordinating with the victims’ families to identify and verify the recovered bodies as part of the ongoing investigation.

As of 8:00 a.m on July 20, relevant agencies had completed the necessary procedures and handed over the bodies of 31 victims to their families for transport and burial in their hometowns. The Quang Ninh provincial administration has provided financial assistance and vehicles to support the families.

The 10 survivors are currently being treated at Quang Ninh General Hospital and Bai Chay Hospital. Their conditions have been reported as stable.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha directs rescue efforts after boat capsizing, 29 bodies found

VOV.VN - At around 9:30 p.m. on July 19, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha arrived at the scene of the tourist boat capsizing in Ha Long Bay and directly oversaw the ongoing rescue operations.

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.