Rescue Efforts Underway as Tourist Boat Sinks in Egypt's Red Sea
TL;DR
A tourist boat named Sea Story sank in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt, leaving 17 people missing and 28 rescued. The boat, which departed for a five-day diving trip with 31 tourists and 14 crew members, sent a distress signal early in the morning. Egyptian authorities, including the Navy and military aircraft, are actively searching for the missing individuals. Survivors have been found in the Wadi el-Gemal area and are receiving medical care. The boat, built in 2022, is operated by Dive Pro Liveaboard.
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