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Another body recovered from passenger ship that sank off Northern Cyprus
Another body was recovered during the search operation following the sinking of a passenger ship off Kyrenia, and DNA testing was launched to identify the person. The death toll has risen to 19, while search efforts continue for nine missing people.
Another body was recovered during the search operation following the sinking of a passenger ship off Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. DNA testing was launched to identify the person.
The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Prime Ministry said the state’s resources had been mobilized to reach all those missing after the accident and that search efforts were continuing without interruption.
The statement expressed condolences for those who lost their lives in the accident and wished patience and strength to the families of the missing.
The death toll has risen to 19. Search efforts continue for the nine people still missing.
The ship sank shortly after departure
The high-speed passenger ship Filo Jet, which operated between Kyrenia Port and Taşucu Port in Mersin, departed from Kyrenia around noon on Sunday, August 30.
The ship began taking on water through its bow shortly after departure and sank while attempting to return to Kyrenia Port.
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