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Boat Capsizes Off North Cyprus: One Dead, Hundreds Rescued
30 Aug
Summary
- A ferry carrying approximately 270 people capsized off North Cyprus.
- One passenger died when the vessel, en route to Turkey, began taking on water.
- Rescued passengers were taken to Kyrenia port for medical attention.
A ferry carrying approximately 270 individuals experienced a capsizing incident off the coast of North Cyprus on Sunday. One passenger tragically lost their life following the incident.
The privately owned ferry had departed from Kyrenia at 12:30 p.m. local time, bound for Tasucu, Turkey. Shortly after its departure, the vessel began to take on water unexpectedly.
Rescue efforts were swift, with coastguard and private vessels converging to assist. Many individuals were observed on the overturned hull, awaiting rescue. Those successfully rescued were brought to Kyrenia port to receive necessary medical attention.
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