7 die, many more missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities said the privately owned ferry left the port of Kyrenia at 0930 GMT and immediately started taking on water for an unknown reason.
A ferry capsized off the coast of North Cyprus on Sunday, resulting in at least seven deaths and 23 people still missing. The privately owned catamaran, carrying around 270 passengers and crew, departed from Kyrenia port at 12:30pm (0930 GMT) and began taking on water for an unknown reason. The disaster occurred just off Kyrenia, a popular holiday resort.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman confirmed that 237 people had been rescued alive, while seven had died, and 23 remained missing. Erhurman expressed deep sorrow over the incident, stating that efforts were being made to locate the remaining individuals. The stormy weather, exacerbated by fierce storms the previous day, raised concerns about the safety of the voyage.
Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel emphasized that a major rescue operation was underway, with all state institutions and security forces coordinating to save lives.
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