Search Operations on the Sinking Passenger Ship in TRNC: The Number of Deaths Increases to 21

It was reported that the body of one more person was found during the search for the missing people on the passenger ship that sank off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on 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.

THE NUMBER OF DEAD RISES TO 21

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.