Ferry Disaster Claims Eight Lives | Spokane News

A ferry carrying 259 people capsized off North Cyprus, killing at least eight and leaving 18 missing. Survivors clung to the overturned hull after the vessel, named FILOJET, began taking on water shortly after departing Kyrenia en route to Tasucu, Turkey. Witnesses described erratic movement and a violent impact that shattered the front of the boat. The captain and seven crew members are now detained as search and rescue teams from both North Cyprus and Turkey scour the depths—over 500 meters below—where the ferry sank. Officials vow to continue the search until all are found, as the tragedy has shaken the region amid ongoing investigations into the cause. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/757e7796196f5579