Another body was located and recovered off the coast of occupied Kyrenia as part of the ongoing investigation into the deadly maritime accident. It has been determined that the body is that of a man between the ages of 55 and 60, and the necessary procedures to identify him are already underway.
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With the discovery of the body, the tragic death toll has risen to 14, while the number of people still missing has correspondingly dropped to 14.
The latest development was announced in a written statement by the so-called prime minister of the pseudo-state, Ounal Ustel, in a written statement, expressing his condolences and noting that operations to locate the remaining missing persons are continuing nonstop, 24 hours a day.
Statement by Ounal Ustel
“Following the maritime accident that occurred off the coast of Kyrenia, the body of yet another missing person was located and recovered during the ongoing search operations.
It was determined that the body belongs to a man approximately 55–60 years of age, and procedures to identify him have begun.
As a result, the number of our citizens who lost their lives in the accident has risen to 14, while the number of missing persons has decreased to 14.
The search for our missing persons continues uninterrupted, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Our deepest condolences.”
