In a troubling incident in the Red Sea, officials in Egypt have reported that more than a dozen individuals are unaccounted for following the sinking of a tourist cruise ship.
The governor of the Red Sea region announced on Monday that search efforts are underway to locate 17 missing individuals.
Amr Hanafy, the governor, indicated in a statement that rescuers managed to successfully evacuate 28 people from the distressed vessel near the coastal city of Marsa Alam.
Rescue operations are focused on locating those still missing, as authorities mobilize resources to search the surrounding waters.
As investigations into the cause of the tragedy begin, the situation has raised concerns about the safety protocols in place for tourist vessels in the region.
The local government is coordinating efforts with various agencies to ensure a thorough and timely response to this unfortunate event.