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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

16 Missing After Tourist Yacht Sinks in Red Sea

A tourist diving boat named The Sea Story sank off the coast of Marsa Alam, Egypt, leaving 16 of the 44 people on board missing. The boat, which included 31 tourists of various nationalities and at least a dozen crew members, was on a diving trip when it sank near the Shaab Satayah area. Rescue operations have been underway, with 28 people rescued so far, but efforts have paused for the day. The U.S. Embassy in Cairo reported no known American fatalities. Search-and-rescue teams, including a helicopter and a frigate, have been deployed to assist in the ongoing efforts.

via ABC News|

#egypt #missing-persons #red-sea

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

17 Missing After Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea

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.

via CNN|

#egypt #red-sea #rescue-operation

world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Rescue Efforts Underway as Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea

A tourist boat named Sea Story sank in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt, leaving 17 people missing and 28 rescued. The boat, which departed for a five-day diving trip with 31 tourists and 14 crew members, sent a distress signal early in the morning. Egyptian authorities, including the Navy and military aircraft, are actively searching for the missing individuals. Survivors have been found in the Wadi el-Gemal area and are receiving medical care. The boat, built in 2022, is operated by Dive Pro Liveaboard.

via BBC.com|

#egypt #missing-persons #red-sea

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Fatal Storm Capsizes Tourist Boat on Italy's Lake Maggiore

Four people have died after a tourist boat capsized during a sudden, violent storm on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy. The boat was carrying 21 tourists and a crew of two when it sank. Some managed to swim to shore or were rescued by other boats. The victims included an Italian man and woman, an Israeli man, and a Russian woman who was part of the crew. The storm caused delays at Milan's Malpensa airport.

via New York Post |

#accidents #capsizing #italy

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Fatal Accident: Tourist Boat Overturns on Lake Maggiore.

A tourist boat carrying at least 20 people capsized in strong winds on Lake Maggiore in northern Italy, leaving one person dead and three missing. The boat had been hired by tourists to celebrate a birthday when it overturned on Sunday evening. Rescue divers and a helicopter have been deployed to search for the missing people. The area has seen poor weather over the last day, with Italy's meteorological service issuing thunderstorm warnings.

via BBC|

#accidents #italy #lake-maggiore

tragedy2 years ago•1 min saved

Tragedy Strikes as Tourist Boat Capsizes in Southern India, Leaving 22 Dead

At least 22 people, including children, died after a double-decker tourist boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized off a beach in southern India. The boat capsized near the estuary of Poorappuzha River in Tanur, a coastal town in Kerala state’s Malappuram district. The cause of the accident is being investigated, but it appears the boat capsized due to overcrowding. Rescue teams are still searching for those who are missing. Boating accidents are common in India, where many vessels are overcrowded and have inadequate safety equipment.

via The Associated Press|

#boat-capsizing #india #kerala

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Boat capsizes in Kerala, leaving 21 dead.

At least 21 people drowned after a double-decker tourist boat capsized in India’s southern state of Kerala. The boat, which was carrying about 40 inbound passengers, overturned off the coastal town of Tanur because it was overcrowded. Most of the victims were children on school holidays. The incident took place at about 7pm local time on Sunday and a team from the National Disaster Response Force was at the site.

via The Guardian|

#boat-mishap #drowning #india