Seventeen Missing After Tourist Boat Tragedy in Red Sea
A tragic incident has struck the picturesque Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt. Early Monday morning, a tourist vessel named Sea Story capsized, leaving 17 people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Reports indicate that the boat had departed Sunday for a five-day diving excursion, carrying 31 tourists and 14 crew members. By the time distress signals were received at 5:30 a.m. local time, the disaster was already unfolding.
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Egyptian authorities have confirmed that 28 individuals were rescued from the area near Wadi el-Gemal, a region south of Marsa Alam. Among the survivors are two British tourists, while two others remain unaccounted for. Rescue teams, including the Egyptian Navy and Air Force, are intensifying efforts to locate the missing, using a combination of military aircraft and a naval warship, El Fateh .
The cause of the incident remains unclear, though weather conditions may have played a significant role. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had previously issued warnings of high winds and rough seas, with waves reaching up to four meters. The ill-fated voyage carried passengers of multiple nationalities, including British, Spanish, German, Finnish, and American tourists, alongside an entirely Egyptian crew.
The Sea Story itself was a 44-meter vessel launched in 2022, designed to host diving enthusiasts eager to explore the Red Sea’s renowned coral reefs. The vessel featured 18 cabins and could accommodate up to 36 passengers. However, this promising modern ship met its fate in waters famous for their natural beauty but also known for sudden weather shifts.
This tragedy has sent shockwaves through the diving and tourism communities. Marsa Alam, a popular hub for underwater exploration, is grappling with another maritime disaster following the deaths of three Britons in a boat fire last year.
Authorities are continuing their search and rescue mission while offering medical care to the survivors. As the world watches, this unfolding story highlights the unpredictable risks of nature against the backdrop of human exploration.
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