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Tragic Ferry Accident: 'Two of my three children are missing'
Slovenia🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

Tragic Ferry Accident: 'Two of my three children are missing'

A ferry capsized near the Turkish city of Tasucu while traveling from the popular tourist destination of Kirene, resulting in eight deaths and 20 people still missing. Among those affected were two children from the Bicer family of Turkey, who lost both their daughter Miray and son Mehmet Asaf. The mother described how her daughter slipped from her hands after a suitcase fell during the accident, causing her to lose grip. The father expressed deep sorrow, stating they had lost two of their three children. The ferry was originally scheduled to depart on Saturday but was postponed due to strong winds. On Sunday, the sea remained turbulent, and witnesses reported the vessel shaking violently before hitting the water with great force. The ferry, which was 40 meters long and 10 meters wide, has now sunk completely at a depth of 514 meters. Authorities hope to recover a black box from the wreckage to determine the cause of the disaster. Eight crew members, including the captain, have been arrested and will be held for three days. Turkey plans to send a ship to assist in the search for the missing, and Northern Cyprus has declared three days of mourning.

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24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenter6 hr. ago
Tragic Ferry Accident: 'Two of my three children are missing'

A ferry capsized near the Turkish city of Tasucu while traveling from the popular tourist destination of Kirene, resulting in eight deaths and 20 people still missing. Among those affected were two children from the Bicer family of Turkey, who lost both their daughter Miray and son Mehmet Asaf. The mother described how her daughter slipped from her hands after a suitcase fell during the accident, causing her to lose grip. The father expressed deep sorrow, stating they had lost two of their three children. The ferry was originally scheduled to depart on Saturday but was postponed due to strong winds. On Sunday, the sea remained turbulent, and witnesses reported the vessel shaking violently before hitting the water with great force. The ferry, which was 40 meters long and 10 meters wide, has now sunk completely at a depth of 514 meters. Authorities hope to recover a black box from the wreckage to determine the cause of the disaster. Eight crew members, including the captain, have been arrested and will be held for three days. Turkey plans to send a ship to assist in the search for the missing, and Northern Cyprus has declared three days of mourning.

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