Death toll rises to 19 in Kyrenia catamaran sinking with 9 still missing
The death toll from the sinking of the passenger catamaran FiloJet off Kyrenia, Cyprus, has risen to 19, with nine people still missing. The vessel, carrying 267 passengers, capsized shortly after leaving port on August 30. Rescue teams managed to save 239 individuals from the sea.
Local authorities have located the wreck at a depth of 554 meters off Kyrenia. While operations at the site have been completed, efforts to find the missing passengers are ongoing. An investigation into the incident has revealed serious negligence as a contributing factor to the tragedy.
The incident has raised concerns about maritime safety standards in the region, prompting calls for stricter regulations to prevent such disasters in the future.
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