Man dies in speedboat incident at southern Vietnam beach

Pham Khac Phara, chairman of the Phao Dai Ward People’s Committee, confirmed the fatal incident on Tuesday, Tuoi Tre reported. A police investigation is underway.

The incident occurred on Aug. 25 when a tourist was parasailing at sea. After the activity, employees used speedboats and motorboats to retrieve the parachute. During the process, a man fell into the water and was caught in the propeller of a nearby speedboat. He was severely injured and eventually succumbed to his injuries, Sai Gon Giai Phong reported.

The victim is believed to have been an employee of a boat company.