Search operations remain in full swing following the sinking of the Filo Jet catamaran off occupied Kyrenia, with Turkey reinforcing efforts to find those still missing as the operation continues for a second consecutive night.
According to the Cyprus News Agency (CNA) and Turkish Cypriot media, eight ships, nine boats, one aircraft, seven helicopters and five drones are taking part in the search. A specialised search vessel from Turkey, capable of operating at depths of up to 1,000 metres, was also expected to arrive.
Several victims’ bodies have been taken to Turkey for burial, while the first funeral was held in occupied Famagusta.
Several victims’ bodies have been taken to Turkey for burial in the cities where they lived. The first funeral following the tragedy was held in occupied Famagusta for 59-year-old Nuray Zeytun Özbiler, a mother of four. Among the victims was also Fahri Ateş, who, according to Turkish Cypriot media, was travelling with his wife and four-year-old child. He reportedly managed to save them but lost his own life. His wife and child remain in hospital.
A Turkish deputy foreign minister is also in the occupied north, where he visited the crisis management centre and people injured in the incident. He said Ankara would assist with the victims’ needs and transfers to Turkey.
Meanwhile, sea services operated by Akguler are resuming today, as Filo Jet has suspended its services entirely. Pegasus Airlines has also added four flights to its daily schedule today, with subsidised fares, to meet travel needs between Turkey and the occupied north.
Sourc: Kathimerini Cyprus
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