Ferry catastrophe demise toll rises to twenty; eight nonetheless lacking
Oct 4, 2026 1:55 pm
Ibrar Younas
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The demise toll from the ferry catastrophe off Girne has risen to twenty following the restoration of one other physique, leaving eight individuals nonetheless lacking.
The Prime Minister’s Workplace introduced the invention on October 3, saying DNA testing had begun to ascertain the deceased’s identification.
The Filo Jet passenger ferry sank on August 30 whereas travelling from Girne to Taşucu in Türkiye, prompting a serious search and rescue operation involving groups from North Cyprus and Türkiye.
Earlier than the newest discovery, 18 deaths had been recorded and 10 individuals remained unaccounted for.
Authorities stated searches had continued with out interruption because the catastrophe, with all obtainable state assets deployed to find these lacking.
The Prime Minister’s Workplace pledged to proceed the operation till everybody had been discovered and expressed condolences to the households and family members of those that died.
