Tourist Boat Sinks Off Turkey Coast, All 148 Passengers Jump to Safety
A pirate-themed party boat carrying 148 people, including 20 children, sank off the coast of Marmaris, Turkey. All passengers reached safety with no reported injuries.
nypost.comA pirate-themed party boat sank off the coast of Marmaris, Turkey, after its engine failed during a scheduled trip to Paradise Island. The vessel, operated by Big Boss Diamond, tilted sharply before submerging almost completely within an hour. Passengers reported hearing an explosion in the engine shortly after the boat weighed anchor.
Video recorded by people on nearby boats showed the ship listing at a 45-degree angle as people in swimwear and life jackets entered the water.
Local authorities coordinated the response, with rescue boats reaching the site as the vessel went down. The Muğla Governorship stated that no one was injured or killed during the incident. The company posted on Instagram that all passengers were safe and that another vessel would continue its scheduled tours while repairs are completed.
It did not provide details on the cause of the sinking. The boat had been marketed for family outings, with areas designated for adults and children. Social media posts from the operator before the incident showed passengers dancing and drinking during similar outings.
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