17 Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea
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A tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea, leaving 17 people missing, despite warnings about rough seas. Egyptian authorities reported that 28 people were rescued, with some requiring medical treatment. The yacht, carrying 31 tourists and 14 crew members, issued a distress call before dawn. The cause of the sinking is unclear, but the Egyptian Meteorological Authority had advised against maritime activity due to high waves. Rescue operations are ongoing, coordinated by the Egyptian military.
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