Death toll rises to 14 following shipwreck off Kyrenia coast

Search and rescue operations continue off the coast of Kyrenia following a fatal maritime accident. On September 7, 2026, authorities reported that another body has been recovered from the sea, bringing the official death toll to 14 people. The victim is identified as a man between 55 and 60 years of age, with identification procedures currently underway.

Following this recovery, the number of missing persons has decreased to 14. The announcement was made by Unal Ustel, the leader of the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus, who expressed his condolences to the affected families. Ustel confirmed that search efforts are being conducted on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis to locate the remaining individuals who went missing after the vessel capsized.

The accident, which involved a catamaran, has triggered an extensive search mission that remains the primary focus of local authorities. Emergency teams are working continuously in the maritime area to ensure all victims are located, though no further timeline for the conclusion of the operation has been provided.