Another body found in ship disaster in TRNC
The number of bodies recovered during the search for the ship that sank off the coast of Kyrenia on August 30 has increased to 20.
Quick Look
- Another body was found during the search for the passenger ship that sank in TRNC on August 30.
- While the total number of bodies recovered increased to 20, it was announced that the search for the 8 missing people continues uninterruptedly.
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Why It Matters
The catamaran type passenger ship, which set out from Kyrenia to Mersin's Taşucu Port on August 30, 2026, capsized shortly after take-off.
Search efforts continue after the ship disaster that occurred in TRNC on August 30. TRNC Prime Ministry announced that another body was found during the search operations off the coast of Kyrenia. In the statement made by the Prime Ministry, it was stated that the necessary DNA studies have been initiated in order to determine the identity of the body found.
With the latest development, the number of bodies recovered from the disaster has increased to 20, while search efforts continue for 8 people who have not been reached yet.
''THE SEARCH EFFORTS WERE NOT SUSPENDED''
In the statement of the TRNC Prime Ministry, it was noted that efforts have been continued uninterruptedly to reach all the losses since the first day of the disaster. The statement included the following: "As a state, we will continue to mobilize all our means in order to reach all our losses."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The catamaran-type Turkish passenger ship, which departed in the afternoon of August 30, 2026, from Kyrenia to Mersin's Taşucu Port, capsized shortly after take-off.
After the ship with a total of 267 passengers and crew sank, 239 people were rescued.
Open Questions
- What is the fate of the 8 missing people?
- What is the exact technical cause of the shipwreck?
