Turkish deep-sea search vessel joins efforts to retrieve 20 still missing after Cyprus ferry disaster
Summary
A passenger ferry sank off the northern coast of Cyprus, leaving 20 people still missing. Turkey has sent a deep-sea search vessel to help find survivors and recover the ferry's black box to investigate the cause of the accident.Key Facts
- The ferry, named Filo Jet, capsized about four nautical miles outside Kyrenia port.
- 241 out of 267 passengers were rescued; most were Turkish or Turkish Cypriot.
- Eight people have died and 20 remain missing after the ferry disaster.
- Turkey sent the TCG Isin, a deep-sea search vessel, to assist in the rescue and recovery.
- The ferry was bound for Taşucu in Turkey when it began to take on water and sank quickly.
- Officials are investigating the ferry’s seaworthiness and possible gross negligence by those responsible.
- The ferry’s captain and seven crew members were detained as part of the inquiry.
- There is little hope that any of the missing passengers survived, given the rapid sinking and lack of lifejackets.
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