A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing eight people and leaving 20 missing, including the two young children of a couple who described losing their daughter in the water.
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Key facts
- A ferry capsized off northern Cyprus.
- Eight people were killed in the incident.
- Twenty people are reported missing.
- The missing include the two young children of Ayten and Hayri Bicer.
A ferry has capsized off northern Cyprus in an incident that killed eight people and left 20 others missing, according to the BBC.
Among those unaccounted for are the two young children of Ayten and Hayri Bicer. In an account reported by the BBC, one of the parents described the moment a child was lost in the water, saying: “She slipped out of my hand.”
The BBC reported that the couple’s two children are among the 20 people still missing following the capsize.
Details on the cause of the incident, the number of people who were on board and the progress of any search-and-rescue operation were not provided in the available reporting.
As the situation develops, further information about the missing and the circumstances of the capsize is expected to emerge.
Why it matters
Ferry disasters can result in significant loss of life and lasting anguish for families searching for missing relatives. The account of a parent losing a child underscores the human toll of such maritime incidents.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the ferry capsize?
According to the BBC, the ferry capsized off northern Cyprus.
How many people were killed or are missing?
The BBC reported that eight people were killed and 20 remain missing.
Who are the children reported missing?
The BBC identified the two missing young children as belonging to Ayten and Hayri Bicer, whose parent described one child slipping out of their hand in the water.
Timeline
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BBC World: Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight.
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BBC World: Ayten and Hayri Bicer's two young children are among 20 missing in an incident that killed eight people.