Body of 19th victim recovered from sunken ship off Kyrenia
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Search teams recovered another body from the passenger ship that sank off Kyrenia on August 30, raising the death toll to 19. DNA testing has begun to identify the victim, while nine people remain missing.
Key Facts
- The death toll from the sinking of the Filo Jet passenger ship off Kyrenia has risen to 19.
- Nine people remain missing as search operations continue.
- DNA testing has been initiated to identify the body recovered on October 3.
- The Filo Jet sank on August 30 shortly after departing Kyrenia for Taşucu, Mersin.
Search and Recovery
The TRNC Prime Ministry announced that another body was recovered on October 3 during ongoing search efforts following the sinking of the passenger ship off Kyrenia. DNA analysis has been launched to identify the recovered individual. The statement emphasized that all state resources have been mobilized since the first day of the disaster and that work has continued without interruption. Authorities reiterated their commitment to reaching all missing persons and extended condolences to the families of the victims.
Casualty Figures
The number of people who lost their lives in the incident has risen to 19. Search operations for the nine missing individuals are ongoing.
Vessel and Incident
The Filo Jet was a high-speed passenger ship operating between Kyrenia Port in the TRNC and Taşucu Port in Mersin. On Sunday, August 30, shortly after departing Kyrenia at noon, the vessel began taking on water from the bow and sank while attempting to return to Kyrenia Port.
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