# Two More Bodies Found in Cyprus Shipwreck, Death Toll Rises to 12

Turkish Cypriot officials report two more bodies recovered in the Kerinia shipwreck, raising the death toll to 12.

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The death toll from a shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia has risen to 12 after two additional bodies were recovered during ongoing search operations. [^1]

Ünal Üstel, the Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus, stated on the social media platform X that the number of fatalities in the ferry disaster has increased to 12. [^2]

Search and rescue operations continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with support from Turkey. [^3]

There are currently 16 people missing and their families remain in a state of high anxiety awaiting information. [^4]

Unal Ustel, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Turkish Cypriot administration, announced the discovery of the two bodies and stated that identification processes have begun. [^5]

As of the latest update, 16 people remain missing in connection with the ferry sinking off Northern Cyprus. [^6]

The ferry departed from Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus shortly after noon on Sunday with 267 people on board. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The death toll from a shipwreck off the coast of Kyrenia has risen to 12 after two additional bodies were recovered during ongoing search operations. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
2. Ünal Üstel, the Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus, stated on the social media platform X that the number of fatalities in the ferry disaster has increased to 12. (B.T., News)
3. Search and rescue operations continue 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with support from Turkey. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
4. There are currently 16 people missing and their families remain in a state of high anxiety awaiting information. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
5. Unal Ustel, the self-styled Prime Minister of the Turkish Cypriot administration, announced the discovery of the two bodies and stated that identification processes have begun. (ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ - Τα λέει όλα, News)
6. As of the latest update, 16 people remain missing in connection with the ferry sinking off Northern Cyprus. (B.T., News)
7. The ferry departed from Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus shortly after noon on Sunday with 267 people on board. (B.T., News)

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