The safari boat “Fire Bird” was involved in a collision with fossilized coral reefs by Sharm El Sheikh on Sunday, while sailing from Hurghada city towards Dahab, passing through Sharm El Sheikh during a safari trip.
The accident caused water to enter the boat.
The South Sinai Governorate revealed details of the accident in a statement, which occurred in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh during its voyage from Hurghada to Dahab.
Authorities confirmed that at exactly 1:30 am on Sunday, a report was received about an accident involving the “Fire Bird”.
The South Sinai Governorate’s statement clarified that rescue teams successfully saved all fourteen people on board the yacht.
This included seven divers, consisting of four German tourists, one Swiss tourist, and two Egyptian practitioners, as well as seven members of the yacht’s crew.
All passengers and crew members are in stable condition.
Suitable accommodations have been provided for them in hotel facilities in Sharm El Sheikh city until the completion of tall official procedures related to the accident.
The competent authorities initiated investigations to determine the circumstances and causes of the accident, and their results will be announced as soon as they are completed, in accordance with standard procedures.
