One more body has been recovered during search operations for the passenger ship that sank off the coast of Kyrenia in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on August 30.
In a statement from the TRNC Prime Ministry, it was reported that the necessary examinations and procedures have been initiated to identify the body recovered today. The statement noted that search efforts are continuing with determination to locate one remaining missing person.
With this latest development, the number of people who lost their lives in the disaster has risen to 26. Authorities announced that efforts to find the 1 missing person are ongoing.
The high-speed passenger ship "Filo Jet," which operates between Kyrenia Port and Taşucu Port in Mersin, began taking on water from its bow shortly after departing from Kyrenia on Sunday, August 30. It was announced that the ship sank while attempting to return to Kyrenia Port.
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