**Title: ‘Losses of Life’ Reported After Kyrenia Ferry Capsizes**
In a tragic incident off the coast of Kyrenia, Turkey, a passenger ferry capsized on Sunday, leading to reported fatalities. The Turkish ambassador in Nicosia, Ali Murat Basceri, confirmed the situation during an interview with Turkish public broadcaster TRT.
The ferry issued a may-day call at approximately 12:10 PM, indicating that it was "taking on water" while located about three miles north of the coast of Cyprus. Ambassador Basceri expressed his condolences, stating, “Unfortunately, there have been losses of life.”
While details regarding the exact number of casualties remain unclear, Basceri noted that a significant number of individuals have been successfully rescued and brought ashore. Efforts are ongoing to account for all passengers and crew members aboard the vessel at the time of the incident.
Authorities have not yet released further information regarding the cause of the capsizing or the total number of people on board. Search and rescue operations are likely to continue as emergency services respond to the situation.
This incident marks a somber moment for the region, highlighting the dangers associated with maritime travel. The community and authorities are expected to provide support to those affected by this tragedy in the coming days.