British Couple Among Seven Missing After Red Sea Boat Sinks
The sinking of the Sea Story off Egypt's coast has left families desperate for updates as search efforts continue.
- The tourist boat Sea Story capsized near Marsa Alam, Egypt, on Monday morning after reportedly being struck by a large wave during stormy weather.
- Of the 44 people aboard, 33 have been rescued, four bodies have been recovered, and seven individuals, including British couple Jenny Cawson and Tariq Sinada, remain missing.
- Survivors described harrowing experiences, with some trapped in air pockets for over 30 hours before being rescued by Egyptian naval forces.
- The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had issued warnings about high waves and advised against maritime activity prior to the incident, raising questions about why the trip proceeded.
- Families of the missing have expressed frustration over limited information from authorities, while concerns grow about the safety of Red Sea tourism operations.