Death toll in Cyprus ferry disaster rises to 13
Rescuers recovered another body today from a ferry disaster off Cyprus last week, raising the death toll to 13, while 15 people remain missing, officials said.
Rescuers have recovered another body from the tragic ferry disaster off Cyprus, raising the death toll to 13, officials announced. The vessel, the FiloJet, was carrying 267 passengers when it capsized near the northern coast of the divided island. Search and rescue efforts have been ongoing around the clock since the incident occurred around midday Sunday.
The latest recovery brings the confirmed death count to 13, while 15 people remain missing, according to Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) authorities. TRNC Prime Minister Unal Ustel confirmed the number of fatalities and missing persons. The ferry's wreckage was found at a depth of 554 meters off the coast of Kyrenia. Cyprus has been divided since 1974, when Turkey invaded the island's northern third following a Greek Cypriot coup attempt seeking union with Greece.
The northern part, the TRNC, declared independence in 1983 but is only recognized by Ankara. The southern part remains an EU member.
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