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Survivors of Cypriot Ferry Disaster Describe Terror and Panic Aboard S
Authorities say the ferry carried about 270 people and sank after erratic motion in rough weather, prompting a rescue effort and arrests.
- On Sunday, the Filo Jet capsized near Diana Beach in Cyprus shortly after departing Kyrenia for Tasucu, Turkiye, carrying 270 passengers and crew onboard.
- Despite a severe weekend storm in Cyprus that caused at least three yachts to crash into rocks, authorities had deemed weather conditions safe enough to sail.
- Survivor Efe Multici reported the ferry moving erratically, lifting out of water before slamming down; footage showed passengers rushing to don lifejackets as the vessel went down.
- At least eight people died in the incident, and authorities arrested the captain and seven crew members as inquiries into the capsizing continue.
- Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said, "There is a great sense of shock here," while Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan stated, "Efforts to reach those still missing continue uninterrupted.
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Survivors of Cypriot ferry disaster describe terror and panic aboard s
ISTANBUL (AP) — Survivors of a ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus that killed at least eight people described on Monday the moments of terror as they scrambled to escape the sinking vessel. The passengers
·Baltimore, United States
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The recordings show crew members helping out the overturned catamaran passengers and survivors during the rescue.
·Madrid, Spain
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Northern Cyprus Ferry Disaster Video: 8 Dead, 22 Missing After Catamaran Capsizes
At least eight people have died and 22 remain missing after a catamaran carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off northern Cyprus in rough seas. Dramatic footage from inside the sinking ferry captures passengers shouting for help as people are seen struggling in the water. Several passengers reported injuries as rescue operations continued.
·New Delhi, India
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- 34% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
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L 34%
C 33%
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