A tourist diving boat called The Sea Story sank in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam after being hit by rough winds. A total of 33 people have been rescued from the 44-person vessel, while seven remain unaccounted for, including two confirmed British nationals.
Incident Summary
The Sea Story, a tourist diving boat, sank in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam on Monday after being hit by rough winds.
Affected Parties
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Survivors: A total of 33 people have been rescued from the 44-person vessel.
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Nationalities:
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Belgium
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China
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Finland
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Germany
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Ireland
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Poland (2 missing)
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Slovakia
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Spain
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Switzerland
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UK (at least 2 missing)
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US
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Missing: Seven people remain unaccounted for, with two confirmed to be British nationals.
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Victims: Four bodies have been recovered from the wreckage.
Rescue Efforts
The Egyptian navy is leading the rescue operation. Survivors have been kept away from media by the military. Local authorities have released videos of the rescue efforts, showing survivors being brought ashore and receiving medical treatment.
Boat Sinking Incident in Egypt’s Red Sea
A tourist boat, the Sea Story, sank in the Red Sea off Egypt’s eastern coast on Monday due to rough winds. The incident resulted in multiple casualties and missing persons.
Key Facts
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Date: The incident occurred on Monday.
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Location: The Sea Story sank in the Red Sea off Egypt’s eastern coast near Marsa Alam.
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Number of People on Board: A total of 44 people were on board the boat.
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Rescue Operation: The Egyptian navy is in charge of the rescue operation, with the military keeping the survivors away from the media.
Survivors and Missing Persons
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Total Rescued: As of now, a total of 33 people have been rescued from the sinking boat.
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Missing Persons: Seven people remain missing, including two British nationals.
