Monday, November 25, 2024

Egypt says 17 missing after Red Sea tourist boat capsizes

 Egyptian authorities said 17 people including foreigners were missing after a tourist yacht capsized off the country's Red Sea coast on Monday, with 28 others rescued. 

The vessel, which was carrying 31 tourists of various nationalities and a 14-member crew, sent out a distress call at 5:30 am (0330 GMT), said a statement from Egypt's Red Sea governorate.

An AFP tally confirmed that tourists involved in the incident include nationals from Britain, China, Finland, Poland and Spain.

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