Over 100 Rescued from Burning Ferry in Thailand, No Casualties Reported

A ferry fire near Koh Tao Island led to dramatic rescues, with authorities investigating the cause.

Over 100 passengers and crew were safely evacuated from a burning ferry near Koh Tao Island, Thailand, with no reported casualties.
The ferry, operating the Surat Thani-Koh Tao route, caught fire early Thursday morning, leading to dramatic rescues as passengers leaped into the sea.
Authorities and rescue boats were swiftly dispatched to aid the evacuation, while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Videos of the incident, showing passengers jumping into the sea and the ferry engulfed in flames, went viral.
A fact-finding committee has been established to investigate the fire's cause and to determine the exact number of individuals onboard.