Cruise ship sinking in TRNC: One more body found, loss of life reached 21
Another body was found during the search efforts following the sinking of the cruise ship off the coast of Kyrenia, and the death toll increased to 21.
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- TRNC Prime Ministry announced that another body was found during the search for the passenger ship that sank off the coast of Kyrenia.
- While the number of people who lost their lives in the accident increased to 21, the search for the 7 missing people continues.
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Why It Matters
The passenger ship named 'Fleet Jet', which was traveling between TRNC's Kyrenia Port and Mersin's Taşucu Port, sank on Sunday, August 30.
In the statement made by the TRNC Prime Ministry, it was stated that another body was found today within the scope of the search efforts carried out after the cruise ship sank off the coast of Kyrenia, and the necessary investigations and studies for identification have been initiated.
In the statement, it was noted that the state's resources were mobilized to reach all losses from the first moment of the accident and the work was continued without interruption.
In the statement, "Once again, we wish God's mercy to those who lost their lives in the accident, and we wish patience and fortitude to their families and relatives." The statement was included.
While the number of people who lost their lives in the incident increased to 21, the search for the 7 missing people continues.
The high-speed passenger ship named "Fleet Jet", which was operating between Kyrenia Port in TRNC and Taşucu Port in Mersin, started to take in water from its front part shortly after departing from Kyrenia at noon on Sunday, August 30, and sank while trying to return to Kyrenia Port.
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Search efforts for 7 missing people will continue
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Open Questions
- What is the exact reason for the ship taking on water?
- When will the 7 missing people be found?
