A chilling video from inside a passenger ferry captures the moment panic erupted as travelers scrambled for life jackets, just before the vessel capsized and sank off the coast of Cyprus.
The footage shows passengers hurriedly pulling on life vests and preparing to abandon ship after the ferry began taking on water on Sunday.
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The ferry was carrying 267 people — 259 passengers and eight crew members — from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Taşucu, Turkey, when it encountered trouble just a few miles offshore.
Authorities say the ferry started taking on water from the bow shortly after leaving port, eventually capsizing and sinking more than 1,600 feet beneath the surface.
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At least eight people have died and 18 others are missing, while 241 people were rescued from the water.
Investigation and Rescue Efforts
A massive search-and-rescue operation is underway, involving coast guard crews, military vessels, helicopters, and emergency personnel from northern Cyprus and Turkey.
The ferry's captain and several crew members have been taken into custody as authorities investigate the cause of the sinking.
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A company employee has also been detained and appeared in court on Monday.
Investigators are looking into disturbing claims from survivors, including allegations that some doors aboard the ferry were locked and that crew members ignored early warnings of water intake.
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Officials say the investigation will examine the ferry's seaworthiness, permits, and safety measures as the search for the missing continues.
