May 30, 20196 yr https://www.apnews.com/131d338477f34aa59b5eb10c87818d05 BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Rescue workers scoured the Danube River in downtown Budapest Thursday for 21 people missing after a sightseeing boat carrying South Korean tourists sank in a matter of seconds after colliding with a larger cruise ship during an evening downpour. Seven people are confirmed dead and seven were rescued, all of them South Koreans, Hungarian officials said. Hungary’s Human Resources Minister Miklos Kasler said four of those rescued have been released from the hospital, while the remaining three are being treated in satisfactory condition. Police launched a criminal investigation into the incident. The South Korea-based Very Good Tour agency, which organized the trip, said the boat — a 70-year-old vessel built in the former Soviet Union — had been on its way back after an hour-long night tour on Wednesday when the accident happened. Nineteen South Koreans and two Hungarian crew members — the captain and his assistant — are missing. The tour party had consisted of 30 tourists, two guides and a photographer on a package tour of Europe. The sunken boat was located early Thursday near the Margit Bridge, not far from the neo-Gothic Parliament building on the riverbank. Video shown by Hungarian police showed the sightseeing boat, identified as the Hableany (Mermaid), traveling closely side by side and in the same direction as a German-built Viking cruise ship as they approached the bridge Wednesday night. The Hableany then appeared to steer slightly to its left, into the path of the 135-meter (443-feet) long cruise ship, which continued to sail on at the same speed. The two collided and the sightseeing boat was then seen tipping on its side between the bridge’s two supports. “As the Viking comes into contact with (the Hableany), it overturns it and in about seven seconds, as it turn on its side, it sinks,” Police Col. Adrian Pal said. Pal said it’s unclear what caused the Hableany to steer into the path of the Viking. He said several people aboard the Hableany fell into the water after the collision. The South Korean government said none of those on board was wearing a life jacket. Police said rescue operations were hampered by the rain and the fast flow of the rising Danube. The search for the 21 missing extended far downstream, even into Serbia, where the Danube goes after leaving Hungary. The river, which is 450 meters (500 yards) wide at the point of the accident, was fast-flowing and rising as heavy rain continued in the city. Water temperatures were about 10 to 12 degrees Celsius (50-53 Fahrenheit). Hajoregiszter.hu, a local ship-tracking website, lists the Hableany as having been built in 1949 in the former Soviet Union. (snip) Video: Spoiler https://www.liveleak.com/view?t=9hU0T_1559217996 Edited May 30, 20196 yr by clapclapclap
May 30, 20196 yr I would be interested to see pics of the river right now. I've crossed that bridge 100s of times and the river never seemed too intimidating to me. It always seemed kind of lazy to me plus there is an island in the middle of the river next to the bridge.
May 30, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, Paco said: Tour not very good after all. I'm Betting it wasn't even 3 hours.
May 30, 20196 yr 24 minutes ago, clapclapclap said: a 70-year-old vessel built in the former Soviet Union Seems we've figured out the issue...
May 30, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Trey3216 said: Boat captain probably got bumped into by 3-4 photographers ... or he could have simply suicided it after getting peppered with 2,303 questions in broken English in 30 seconds.
May 30, 20196 yr Author That's terribly inappropriate. Edited May 30, 20196 yr by clapclapclap But I would have gone with Bang Din Bubbles
May 30, 20196 yr 24 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said: Wie So Fuked. Copy cat, and your spelling is waaaaay off.
May 30, 20196 yr 11 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said: Copy cat, and your spelling is waaaaay off. You love me long time
May 30, 20196 yr 7 minutes ago, Cheeseweasel said: You love me long time Don't change the subject !!!
May 30, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, ztejas said: This is going to tank their Yelp reviews. With Soviet Russian boats, Yelp reviews tank you
May 30, 20196 yr 5 hours ago, Bevo said: I would be interested to see pics of the river right now. I've crossed that bridge 100s of times and the river never seemed too intimidating to me. It always seemed kind of lazy to me plus there is an island in the middle of the river next to the bridge. It's been cold and raining every other day for the last month so current is higher. And close to midnight air temperature would've been 50F...water way chillier. Margaret island is north/upstream of parliament, where the collision happened.
May 30, 20196 yr 7 hours ago, clapclapclap said: a 70-year-old vessel built in the former Soviet Union
May 30, 20196 yr 14 minutes ago, Onboard 2.0 said: Russians do two things well.... Caviar and Vodka, beyond that..... nyet !! Username definitely does not check out.
May 30, 20196 yr seriously doe, RIP. that video just shows the bigger ship just pita roll the little one. looks like it instantly sent the smaller boat under, like in 3 or 4 seconds. fucking hell. no change.
May 30, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: They really get creative with those names. To be fair, "Cheaper, But You Die Tours" had a hard time getting bookings.
May 30, 20196 yr 6 minutes ago, RPM said: To be fair, "Cheaper, But You Die Tours" had a hard time getting bookings. Probably work in japan.
May 31, 20196 yr 10 hours ago, Cheeseweasel said: Seems we've figured out the issue... Russian Navy has a ship that has been in service since 1913. They’ve got some old ships still chugging along.
May 31, 20196 yr 16 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said: Russian Navy has a ship that has been in service since 1913. They’ve got some old ships still chugging along. Old Ironsides says fook the Rooskies.
May 31, 20196 yr 6 hours ago, Onboard 2.0 said: Russians do two things well.... Caviar and Vodka, beyond that..... nyet !! Share some love for the AK-47, bro!
June 3, 20196 yr Very Good Tour agency They really get creative with those names. I’m glad I scrolled through the entire thread. Because I had this pic locked and loaded, and had just disengaged the safety. Beat me to the punch, kudos sir. RIP for all involved.
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