Death toll from the sunken ship off the coast of Kyrenia reaches 13 – 15 people remain missing Search and rescue operations continue for the individuals missing following the sinking of the passenger vessel Filo Jet near the port of Kyrenia off the coast of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on August 30.
Sea-news.az reports that TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel announced on the morning of September 5 that the body of another passenger had been recovered. With this discovery, the number of people who lost their lives in the accident has risen to 13, while 15 individuals remain missing.
“We officially confirm that 13 people have died, and another 15 are considered missing,” Ünal Üstel stated.
According to the Prime Minister, search and rescue operations have been ongoing for seven days with the participation of Turkish Naval Forces vessels. Reports indicate that the wreckage of the Filo Jet lies at a depth of over 550 meters. Investigations into the causes of the incident and operations to locate the missing persons are actively continuing.
