Rare waterspout spotted near Vietnam's Phu Quoc resort island

The phenomenon occurred around 8:20 a.m., forming a visible funnel over the sea just a few kilometers from the shoreline. Witnesses recorded the rare event on their phones as the swirling column of air and mist hovered above the water.

 

 

Rare waterspout spotted near Vietnam's Phu Quoc resort island

Vòi rồng xuất hiện ở biển Phú Quốc

Lien, a local at An Thoi Port, said the waterspout created a large maelstrom but did not impact nearby vessels. "It lasted about five minutes. The sky had been dark and overcast since morning, like rain was coming," she said, noting that waterspouts and tornadoes are occasionally seen in the Phu Quoc area during certain times of the year.

Phu Quoc, known as one of the world's most beautiful islands, occasionally experiences such phenomena due to its tropical climate.

A waterspout is a rotating column of air over a body of water, similar to a tornado. Though usually short-lived and less intense, waterspouts can pose risks to boats and low-flying aircraft.

No damage or injuries were reported following the incident.