Tragedy on the Danube: Four Lives Lost in Boat Capsize

In a tragic incident, a boat with 14 people aboard capsized on the Danube Delta in Romania due to a storm, resulting in the drowning of four individuals, including a child. Despite the accident, 10 people survived, some due to wearing life jackets.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bucharest | Updated: 29-07-2025 14:39 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 14:39 IST
Tragedy on the Danube: Four Lives Lost in Boat Capsize
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A tragic boating accident occurred on the Danube Delta in Romania, where a child was among four people who drowned when a recreational vessel capsized amid fierce storm conditions.

The boat was navigating the Sulina branch of the Danube in Tulcea County, near the Black Sea, when it faced strong winds and waves reaching up to 2 meters, naval authorities reported.

Among the 14 people aboard, 10 survivors were hospitalized, with six credited to wearing life jackets, helping them reach the shore. The identities of the victims have yet to be released.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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