Overview

• The incident occurred on Aug. 23 during a trip by an aviation hospitality academy to Abu Talat Beach in Alexandria.
• A large rescue operation deployed 16 ambulances, and six students were pronounced dead at the scene.
• Twenty-four survivors were injured, with three treated on the shore and 21 transported for further care.
• Thirteen patients were taken to Agami Specialized Hospital and eight to Al‑Amreya General, where they were treated for drowning-related asphyxia.
• Authorities raised red flags to indicate hazardous sea conditions and opened an inquiry into supervision and safety as Egypt’s health minister pledged support for families and oversight of care.