She is still in the sea, mother describes losing daughter in ferry disaster
Al Jazeera
β’Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:23:44 +0000
π° What Happened
A ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on August 30, killing at least eight people, with 18 still missing as search operations continued. A mother described losing two children - a 12-year-old daughter and six-year-old son among the missing - and said her daughter 'is still in the sea.' Parents recounted desperate attempts to save their children.
π The Backstory
The capsizing happened in waters off the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the disaster has drawn attention to safety conditions for ferries in the eastern Mediterranean. Rescues continued as families awaited news of the missing.
π― Why It Matters
The loss of children and other passengers has sparked grief and likely scrutiny of maritime safety standards for passenger ferries in the region. The number of missing shows the search and recovery effort is still far from over.
A ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on August 30, killing at least eight people, with 18 still missing as search operations continued. A mother described losing two children - a 12-year-old daughter and six-year-old son among the missing - and said her daughter 'is still in the sea.' Parents recounted desperate attempts to save their children.
The capsizing happened in waters off the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, and the disaster has drawn attention to safety conditions for ferries in the eastern Mediterranean. Rescues continued as families awaited news of the missing.
The loss of children and other passengers has sparked grief and likely scrutiny of maritime safety standards for passenger ferries in the region. The number of missing shows the search and recovery effort is still far from over.