17 tourists, 8 crew rescued from safari fire

3 days ago

A total of 17 tourists and eight crew members aboard the safari vessel Yasawa Princess were safely rescued on Wednesday evening after the boat caught fire near Kuda‑anbara in Vaavu Atoll, according to police. Police told Sun that the fire broke out three miles off Kuda‑anbara at around 17:54 hrs. Officers rushed to the scene and evacuated all passengers and crew. The