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Four Bodies Recovered From Capsized Tourist Boat Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast

Last updated: November 26, 2024 4:09 pm
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Four bodies were recovered on Tuesday from a tourist boat that capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast, and rescue teams were still searching for eight missing people, the Red Sea Governorate said in a statement.

Provincial governor Amr Hanafi said rescue teams had found four people alive on Tuesday, two Belgian tourists, one Swiss, and an Egyptian, bringing the total number of survivors to 32.

The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip. It was struck by high waves and sank in five to seven minutes.

Twenty-eight people were rescued with minor injuries on Monday. They are staying in a hotel in Marsa Alam, where authorities are working with embassies to provide assistance and documentation.

Hanafi said the boat had passed its last safety inspection in March with no technical issues reported. Owned by an Egyptian national, the vessel was 34 meters long and had received a one-year safety certificate from the Maritime Safety Authority.

The incident occurred during rough weather conditions. The Egyptian Red Sea Ports Authority reported wave heights of 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) and wind speeds of 34 knots in the area on Sunday, leading to the closure of maritime traffic.

The Sea Story was the second boat to sink in the area this year. A vessel suffered severe damage from strong waves in June, though no casualties were reported.

The Red Sea, renowned for its coral reefs and marine life, is a major hub for Egypt’s tourism industry, which plays a critical role in the country’s economy.

(Editor: Oloyede Oworu)

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