A screenshot from the viral video of the ferry sinking allegedly of f the coast of Pangkor.
IN THE age of viral videos, it's easy to believe everything we see online.
A dramatic video of a ferry capsizing is making the rounds on social media, with many claiming it recently happened near Pangkor in Perak.
But is this really the case, or is the truth hidden beneath waves of misinformation?
Verdict:
FALSE
A video circulating online showing a ferry capsizing has led many to believe that the incident recently occurred near Pangkor.
However, the truth is far from what is being claimed. The video is actually from an incident in the Bahamas last year.
On Nov 15, a ferry carrying 47 people capsized near Blue Lagoon Island in the Bahamas.
The video has been going viral on social messaging apps.
Tragically, one person died, while 25 others were injured.
According to a statement from Blue Lagoon Island released online, the passengers were from a cruise ship.
The occurred as the vessel was approaching the island, the statement said.
Emergency teams from the island quickly arrived to render assistance.
"Passengers and five staff members were located and brought to the island, and two passengers were taken to the hospital for additional care," the statement read.
The mistaken geographical attribution of this tragic event led to some alarm and confusion among Malaysian social media users.
It highlights the importance of verifying claims made in viral content before spreading it further.
References:
2. https://www.bbc.com/news/av/
