Body recovered from sunken catamaran identified as Ismail Kurt
The death toll from the catamaran sinking off Kyrenia has risen to nine, while 19 people remain missing.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. A body recovered during search operations at the site of a sunken catamaran off Kyrenia has been identified as Ismail Kurt, one of two Turkish Cypriots listed as missing.
The catamaran sank on Sunday, August 30, and rescue and recovery operations have continued since.
Recovery operations continue
Turkish Cypriot newspapers Haber Kibris and Gercek reported that examinations confirmed the recovered body was that of Kurt.
It has not been announced whether any additional bodies have been found.
Wreck located at depth
The wreck has been located at a depth of about 550 metres. Officials believe some of those still missing may be trapped inside the vessel.
The death toll stands at nine, while 19 people remain missing.
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