Sixth body recovered from sunken ship off Kyrenia, death toll rises to 14
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Turkish Navy search teams recovered a sixth body from the sunken passenger ship Filo Jet off Kyrenia on September 6, raising the confirmed death toll to 14. The body was transported to Kyrenia Port for processing before transfer to Turkey. Search operations continue for 14 passengers still missing eight days after the vessel capsized.
Key Facts
- The sixth body was recovered on September 6 by Turkish Navy teams under the command of the Southern Sea Area Commander.
- The confirmed death toll from the Filo Jet sinking now stands at 14, with 14 passengers still missing.
- The recovered body was sent from the search area to Kyrenia Port for processing.
- The high-speed passenger ferry Filo Jet capsized on August 30 shortly after departing Kyrenia for Taşucu, Mersin.
- The wreck lies at a depth of 554 meters off Kyrenia.
Recovery Operation
Turkish Navy search and rescue teams recovered the sixth body from the sunken vessel off Kyrenia on September 6. The operation was conducted under the command of the Turkish Navy's Southern Sea Area Commander. The body was transported from the search area to Kyrenia Port for initial processing. After necessary procedures, the remains will be sent to Turkey. Search vessels TCG Işın and TCG Alemdar arrived in the area to support recovery efforts.
Casualty Figures
The confirmed death toll from the sinking has risen to 14. Fourteen passengers remain missing, according to updated figures. The high-speed passenger ferry Filo Jet was carrying 267 passengers and crew, according to TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel. After the capsizing, 239 people were rescued. The wreck of the vessel lies at a depth of 554 meters off Kyrenia.
The Sinking
The Filo Jet was operating between Kyrenia Port in the TRNC and Taşucu Port in Mersin. The vessel departed Kyrenia at noon on Sunday, August 30. Shortly after departure, the ship began taking on water from its bow. It capsized while attempting to return to Kyrenia Port. Search and rescue operations have continued for eight days since the incident.
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