Two Bodies Found During the Search for the Sinking Fleet Jet Ferry
Two dead bodies were found during the search around the wreck of the 'Filo Jet' ferry, which sank while moving from TRNC to Mersin.
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During the search of the "Filo Jet" ferry, which sank on its way from TRNC to Mersin, two bodies were found 1000 meters away from the wreck and at a depth of 570 meters, and DNA analysis was initiated for identification.
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Why It Matters
Filo Jet ferry, which was traveling from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus to Mersin, capsized and sank.
Two bodies were found during the search around the ferry named "Fleet Jet", which capsized and sank while departing from the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) to Mersin.
According to the statement made by the Prime Ministry, two more dead bodies were found during the bottom search carried out approximately a thousand meters away from the shipwreck and at a depth of 570 meters.
DNA EXAMINATION HAS BEEN STARTED
DNA investigations were initiated to determine whether the bodies belonged to the missing passengers and to determine their identities. It was stated that the necessary information will be given to the families after the results are received.
THE SEARCH WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE MISSING PASSENGERS ARE FOUND
In the statement, it was stated that the bottom search work around the shipwreck was continuing, and that the search work would continue until the missing passengers were found.
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Search efforts will continue until the missing passengers are found.
Very likely · Within days
The identities of the bodies will be determined after DNA examinations.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Do the bodies found belong to missing passengers?
- What caused the ferry to sink?
