Death toll increased on Filo Jet ship sinking in TRNC
While the search efforts were continuing on the ship that sank off the coast of Kyrenia, another body was found.
Quick Look
- Another body was found during the search efforts carried out on the Filo Jet ship, which capsized off the coast of Kyrenia, TRNC.
- While DNA studies were initiated for identification, it was announced that the state continued its search for the missing with all its resources.
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Why It Matters
The Fleet Jet ship capsized after taking on water after departing from Kyrenia to Mersin on August 30. The wreck of the ship was found at a depth of 554 meters.
The death toll has increased on the ship that capsized and sank off the coast of Kyrenia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC).
In the written statement made by the TRNC Prime Ministry, it was announced that the search for the missing persons in the Filo Jet ship disaster that occurred off the coast of Kyrenia continues uninterruptedly and another body was found within the scope of the efforts.
DNA STUDY STARTED
It was reported that DNA studies were initiated to determine the identity of the lifeless body. It was emphasized that from the first day of the disaster, all the resources of the state were put into action in order to reach all the missing people and the search efforts were never stopped. "As a state, we will continue to mobilize all our means to reach all our losses," the statement said. expressions were used.
While the identity of the last recovered body has not yet been determined, the update on the number of people who lost their lives in the disaster is expected to become clear after DNA studies.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Filo Jet, which operates between Kyrenia Port and Mersin's Taşucu Port, started to take in water from its front section shortly after departing from Kyrenia on August 30. 239 people were rescued from the ship, which capsized while trying to return to Kyrenia Port.
Within the scope of search and rescue efforts, the wreck of the ship was found at a depth of 554 meters off the coast of Kyrenia. While 18 people lost their lives in the disaster, the search for 10 people was continuing.
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Open Questions
- What is the identity of the body found?
- What is the fate of the other missing people?
