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Chaos at Sea: 148 Jump as Boat Sinks Near Marmaris
30 May
Summary
- A party boat carrying 148 people sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
- All passengers and crew were safely rescued by nearby crews.
- Passengers reported seeing the engine catch fire before sinking.
A pirate-themed party boat, the Big Boss Diamond, carrying 148 people, sank into the Mediterranean Sea off Turkey's coast on Friday, May 29. The vessel, which had departed from Marmaris, began taking on water near Akvaryum Bay, prompting passengers to jump into the sea as it listed dramatically.
Rescue crews quickly responded to the emergency, safely evacuating all passengers and crew members to shore. The boat was completely submerged within approximately one hour of the incident. Authorities confirmed there were no casualties or injuries resulting from the sinking.
While the official cause remains under investigation, several passengers indicated that they observed the boat's engine catching fire shortly before it began to sink. The boat operator, Yagna Tourism, assured followers via social media that everyone was safe and announced plans to continue excursions with another vessel while the Big Boss Diamond is repaired.
