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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Travel Safety Tourist hovercraft capsizes without warning, leaving passengers fighting to survive Airboat on lake was reportedly built to carry 10 passengers, had 18 people and heavy equipment aboard instead By Jessica Mekles Fox News Published May 19, 2026 8:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Cruise ship rescues stranded sailor and his cat in Gulf drama A Carnival cruise ship crew spotted distress flares while sailing to Cozumel, Mexico, and rescued a stranded sailor and his cat at sea. Both were brought safely aboard and received care. FOX 26 spoke with two passengers who were on board the ship.
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