A submersible vessel joined the search Tuesday for 20 people missing after a ferry disaster off Cyprus's coast. The passenger ferry Filo Jet, carrying 267 passengers and crew, capsized and sank Sunday afternoon en route from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Tasucu, Turkey.
Key Takeaways
A submersible vessel joined the search for 20 people missing after a ferry disaster off Cyprus's coast. The Filo Jet, carrying 267 passengers and crew, capsized and sank en route from northern Cyprus to Turkey.
- Turkish navy ship TCG Isin joins search with deep-sea capabilities
- Ferry wreckage lies at 514 meters depth, complicating recovery efforts
- Eight dead confirmed; eight crew members detained for investigation
- Survivors reported loud noises before the ship listed and took on water
- International support offered by easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Depth | 1 Difference | Majority reports depth as 514 meters; others say over 1,600 feet | ▼ |
| Number Of Missing | Broad Agreement | 20 people still unaccounted for | |
| International Support | Broad Agreement | easyJet founder offers €260,000 for families of deceased and missing |
Ferry Depth
▼Majority reports depth as 514 meters; others say over 1,600 feet
Number Of Missing
Broad Agreement20 people still unaccounted for
International Support
Broad AgreementeasyJet founder offers €260,000 for families of deceased and missing
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The Turkish navy ship TCG Isin arrived at the site, equipped with a remotely operated submersible capable of descending up to 3,280 feet. The ferry lies in waters over 1,640 feet deep. North Cypriot Prime Minister Ünal Üstel stated that search and rescue operations are ongoing with full state support.
Survivors reported loud noises below decks before the ship listed and took on water, causing panic. Eight crew members and a director of Filo Denizcilik, the ferry's owner, are in custody. Five others face investigation as authorities work to determine the cause of the disaster.
The wreckage is located at a depth of 514 meters (1,679 feet), complicating recovery efforts. Divers and advanced equipment are being utilized to locate the vessel and recover any survivors or victims. Meanwhile, three victims were buried in Turkey on Tuesday as rescue teams continue their operations.
International sympathy for the victims was highlighted as Stelios Haji-Ioannou, the Anglo-Cypriot founder of easyJet, offered €260,000 (£223,000) in support for the families of the deceased and missing. Turkish Cypriot officials hailed this move.
In testimony that emerged on Monday, panic-stricken passengers could be seen desperately looking for lifejackets and screaming before the double-hulled ferry flipped over. One mother, Ayten Biçer, described feeling her 12-year-old daughter slip from her hands as the ferry capsized and sank in a matter of minutes.
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