Searches for missing persons continue following the sinking of the passenger vessel “Filo Jet” off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on August 30.
Sea-news.az citing “Haber Global,” that another body was recovered during search and rescue operations.
The Prime Ministry of the TRNC stated that relevant procedures have been initiated to identify the recovered body. This brings the confirmed death toll from the tragedy to 22, while search operations remain ongoing for 6 missing individuals.
It should be recalled that the high-speed passenger vessel “Filo Jet” operated on the route between the Port of Kyrenia and the Port of Taşucu in Mersin. On the afternoon of August 30, shortly after departing from Kyrenia, the vessel began taking on water from the bow. While attempting to head back to Kyrenia, the ship capsized and sank.
Azerbaijani citizens Valeh Hummatov and Rashad Ibrahimov were aboard the vessel and were safely rescued. Subsequently, as crew members, Valeh Hummatov and Rashad Ibrahimov, alongside the ship’s captain and other crew members, were detained as part of the official investigation and presented before the court. A total of 9 individuals, including three Azerbaijani nationals, have been arrested in connection with the investigation into the tragedy.
Investigation, search, and rescue efforts regarding the disaster remain underway.
