# Fate of 99 people aboard vessel remains unknown, Kyrenia mayor says

https://mins.news/en/item/37555

- TASS, 2026-08-30 12:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2179493

> Kyrenia Mayor Murat Shenkul said Turkish Cypriot authorities have contacted 159 of the 258 people aboard a vessel that ran into trouble off northern Cyprus. The whereabouts of the other 99, including crew members, remain unknown. The ship was taking on water near Kyrenia, prompting a rescue response.

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