Egyptian naval forces recovered four bodies and rescued five more people from the Red Sea a day after a large tourist boat sank in rough waters, officials have said. The Red Sea governor, Amr Hanafi, said the yacht, called Sea Story, had been struck by high waves on Monday and sank in less than 7 minutes. Photograph: Red Sea governorate/FacebookNo information has been released about the nationalities of the people whose bodies were recovered. Renowned for its coral reefs, the Red Sea is a major hub for Egypt’s tourism industry. Egypt’s meteorological authority on Saturday warned about turbulence and high waves on the Red Sea and advised against maritime activity for Sunday and Monday.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2024 17:25 UTC