# Eight dead, 239 rescued after catamaran capsizes off northern Cyprus

https://mins.news/en/item/38784

- TASS, 2026-08-31 13:39 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2179909

> Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said 239 passengers were rescued after a catamaran accident, while eight died and 20 remain missing. Search and rescue efforts continue with Turkey’s coordination. The vessel, carrying 267 people, encountered a storm after departing Sunday, took on water and capsized.

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