Two more bodies have been recovered during the search for individuals missing from the passenger ship “Filo Jet,” which sank off the coast of Kyrenia (Girne) in Northern Cyprus on August 30. Previously, on September 19, the body of another person had been found.
Sea-news.az reports citing Turkish media, that a written statement released by the Council of Ministers of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) indicated that underwater search operations are continuing at a distance of approximately 1,000 meters from the wrecked ship and at a depth of 570 meters.
According to the statement, two bodies were located during the search efforts. DNA testing has been initiated to determine their identities.
It was noted that once the test results are available, the families of the deceased will be informed.
“State authorities will continue search operations until the missing passengers are found. We once again express our condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish them patience,” the statement read.
As a reminder, the passenger ship “Filo Jet,” operating between the Port of Kyrenia and the Taşucu Port in Mersin, Türkiye, began taking on water and sank shortly after departing on August 30.
There were a total of 267 passengers and crew members on board. As a result of the incident, 239 people were rescued and 15 lost their lives. The wreckage of the vessel was discovered off the coast of Kyrenia at a depth of 554 meters.
