Vietnam Coast Guard Region 4 Command carried out the rescue operations after the tourist boat carrying Indian tourists capsized in Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Phu Quoc Special Zone, in Vietnam
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The process of bringing back the mortal remains of the Andhra Pradesh victims of the Vietnam boat tragedy is underway, while the injured tourist Gelle Kishore is recovering steadily, according to an official update from officials at the Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi.
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Mr. Kishore, who sustained injuries in the incident, is undergoing treatment at a Government Hospital in Vietnam and is recovering steadily, officials said.
In a significant development, the Embassy of India in Vietnam has finalised the authorised agency that will facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased to India, and the Embassy has confirmed that the repatriation process has commenced.
The authorised agency is expected to contact the bereaved families today (July 12, 2026) to obtain the necessary authorisation required for the release and transportation of the mortal remains to India. Once the formalities are completed, arrangements will be made to bring the bodies back to their native places, said the officials.
Meanwhile, the tourists who were rescued from the accident are scheduled to return to India today (July 12). They will board flights to their respective native places, with flight tickets arranged by the mobile service provider concerned.
The A.P. Bhavan officials said that they continue to coordinate closely with the Embassy of India in Vietnam and are closely monitoring the situation, stating that all necessary assistance is being extended to the affected families and tourists until the safe return of all those involved and the completion of the repatriation process.
All Telugu tourists stranded at Phu Quoc Island have reached Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. They will leave Hanoi at 7.05 p.m. (local time) by Vietnam Airlines and are expected to reach Hyderabad around 10 p.m. (IST) on Sunday (July 12, 2026).
The Embassy of India, the Government of Andhra Pradesh and A.P. Bhavan, New Delhi, are providing round-the-clock consular, logistical and repatriation assistance, officials said.
Published – July 12, 2026 11:05 am IST
