Death toll in Egypt yacht sinking rises to four

26.11.2024 16:39

New details of the yacht crash in Egypt have emerged.

Rescuers continue to find people who were previously listed as missing.

RIA Novosti reports this with reference to a statement by the governor of the Red Sea province, Amr Hanafi.

It is noted that today Egypt has already shared initial data on the ongoing rescue operations.

It was specified that three of those who are still being sought after the shipwreck were found.

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The death toll was recently updated, with Hanafi reporting a fourth victim whose body was found by rescuers.

According to the head of the region, the identities of the victims are still being established.

Meanwhile, in addition to the dead, survivors were also found. At the moment, two Belgian citizens and one Egyptian citizen have been rescued, the rest are being searched for.

Recall that the sinking of the yacht became known the day before. There were 31 tourists and 14 crew members on board.

For reference

A yacht is a light and fast vessel for transporting individuals, equipped with a deck and a cabin (cabins).

Author: Irina Tint Editor of Internet resources