Tourists Jump Overboard as Fire Erupts on Montenegro Boat Tour
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
An Israeli tourist and her mother were among passengers who had to jump from a burning tour boat in Budva, Montenegro. The fire broke out shortly after their excursion began, causing panic and forcing people into the water. Both Talia and her mother were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries sustained during the evacuation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A fire broke out on a tour boat in Budva, Montenegro, forcing passengers to jump into the sea.
- Israeli tourist Talia and her mother were on the boat during the incident.
- Passengers were treated for smoke inhalation and injuries after the evacuation.
- The boat tour was only 15 minutes underway when the fire started.
- Talia's mother, who cannot swim, was rescued by a fishing boat.
An Israeli tourist, Talia, and her mother were forced to jump into the sea after a fire broke out on a tour boat in Budva, Montenegro, just 15 minutes into their two-hour excursion. The fire started in the front of the boat, quickly filling the vessel with smoke and causing panic among the passengers.
Talia recounted the terrifying experience to mako, describing how people began to choke on the smoke. "It was a stressful situation. My mother doesn't know how to swim," she said. The guide and driver attempted to extinguish the flames but were unsuccessful. Passengers, some without life vests, jumped into the water to escape the rapidly spreading fire, swimming towards a nearby rock.
Amidst the chaos, Talia's mother, who cannot swim, was particularly distressed. A small fishing boat responded to their cries for help, and Talia's mother was helped aboard first, sustaining a leg injury during the hurried evacuation. Other boats in the vicinity arrived to assist in rescuing the remaining passengers, including those who had jumped into the water. Some tourists wanted to retrieve personal belongings, but locals refused due to the risk of the boat exploding.
After reaching the shore, Talia and her mother were taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation. Her mother also received treatment for her leg injury. Talia described the event as a lasting trauma, noting the presence of crying children on the boat. Despite the frightening ordeal, she expressed relief that they were safe, acknowledging that the situation could have ended much worse.
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