Ferry Disaster Leaves 20 Missing | Charlotte News

A ferry disaster off Cyprus has left 20 people missing after the Filo Jet capsized and sank shortly after departing Kyrenia, claiming eight lives. With over 260 on board and plunging into waters deeper than 500 meters, recovery is proving extremely difficult. A specialized submersible vessel and 15 trained divers have joined the search, while three victims were laid to rest as families grieve. Survivors described chaos as water rushed in, many returning from vacations or family events. Authorities have arrested eight crew members and a company director, with five others under investigation as they probe the cause of the tragedy. Search efforts continue around the clock, with officials pledging to use every available resource to find the missing and uncover the truth. 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/e99f51205ff7392c