In brief
On Tuesday, rescuers recovered four bodies and discovered five survivors from a tourist vessel that capsized on Monday near Marsa Alam, Egypt. The boat was carrying a total of 44 people, comprised of 31 tourists and 13 crew members. While 33 individuals have been accounted for, seven are still unaccounted for, including two reported British nationals. The Sea Story, a modern boat measuring 44 meters, sent distress signals at approximately 5:30 am local time after being struck by a colossal wave, causing it to overturn within minutes.
According to Maj-Gen Amr Hanafi, the governor of the Red Sea, the rapid sinking left many passengers trapped in their cabins. Subsequently, a total of 28 individuals were rescued by military personnel and a nearby tourist boat shortly after the incident. Those who survived are now in good health and are being tended to at a local tourist hotel. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had previously issued warnings of high winds and rough seas, prompting caution among maritime operators. The ill-fated vessel had embarked on a five-day diving trip just before the incident. The search for the remaining missing individuals continues, with hopes of reuniting families with their loved ones.
