Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive
A hovercraft capsized on Lake Baikal, resulting in a tragic incident that left five people dead. The vessel was carrying 18 passengers, exceeding its intended capacity. Rescue efforts successfully saved 13 individuals, including a child, while investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
- ▪The hovercraft was designed to carry 10 passengers but had 18 people and heavy equipment aboard.
- ▪Emergency officials reported that five people died at the scene, while 13 survivors were rescued.
- ▪The group was on a guided tour near Lake Baikal, a popular tourist destination in Siberia.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 20:15:35 -0400 |
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