Death toll rises to 19 in FiloJet catamaran shipwreck off Cyprus coast
The death toll from the FiloJet passenger catamaran shipwreck off the coast of Cyprus near Kyrenia has risen to 19, with nine people still missing. The vessel, carrying 267 passengers, capsized shortly after departing on August 30, resulting in a massive rescue operation where 239 survivors were saved from the sea.
Authorities reported that the shipwreck was located at a depth of 554 meters off Kyrenia. While recovery operations at the wreck site have concluded, efforts to locate the missing individuals continue. The ongoing investigation has revealed serious negligence that may have contributed to the tragedy.
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