Tour Boat Fire in Montenegro Forces Passenger Evacuation
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
A tourist boat carrying Israeli passengers, including Talia and her mother, caught fire during a tour from Budva, Montenegro. Passengers were forced to evacuate into the sea and onto other boats due to the spreading flames and smoke. Talia and her mother were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries sustained during the emergency evacuation. The incident, which occurred during Talia's birthday celebration, has left them with lasting trauma.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A tourist boat fire in Montenegro forced passengers to evacuate into the sea.
- Israeli tourist Talia and her mother were on the boat celebrating her birthday.
- The crew's attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, leading to panic.
- Passengers jumped into the water, including Talia's mother who cannot swim.
- Talia and her mother were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and injuries.
- The incident is described as a lasting trauma for the passengers.
A tourist boat trip in Montenegro nearly ended in disaster when a fire broke out, forcing passengers to evacuate into the water and onto other vessels. Talia, a resident of Ramat Gan, was on the two-hour tour from Budva with her mother to celebrate her birthday when the incident occurred.
After boarding the crowded boat, Talia inquired about safety, and the guide assured her it was secure. The fire started in the front of the boat during a stop near a cave. "At first, we didn't understand what was happening, and then the smoke intensified and fire broke out," Talia recounted. "People started choking from the amount of smoke. It was a stressful situation."
The crew's attempts to extinguish the fire were unsuccessful, leading to panic. Passengers, including children, jumped into the sea, some swimming to a nearby rock. Talia's mother, who cannot swim, was particularly distressed. "My mother doesn't know how to swim, and she was very panicked," Talia said. "We didn't know what to do, and we were also afraid the boat would explode."
A small fishing boat arrived, and Talia's mother was helped aboard first, sustaining a leg injury in the hurried evacuation. Other boats soon arrived to rescue the remaining passengers, including those who had jumped into the water. Some passengers were denied reentry to retrieve belongings due to fears of an explosion.
Following the rescue, Talia and her mother were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Her mother also received treatment for her leg injury. A day later, Talia described the experience as a lasting trauma, noting the distress of the children on board, but expressed relief that they were safe.
