Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:50pm on 26 Nov 2023,Sunday India Global
Tragedy struck as the Raptor, a Comoros-registered cargo ship, sank near Lesbos in stormy seas. Thirteen crew members, including four Indians, are missing after the vessel, en route from Alexandria, Egypt, to Istanbul with 6,000 tons of salt, reported a mechanical problem. Amid northwesterly winds exceeding 80 kph, one Egyptian crew member has been rescued. The search involves eight merchant ships, two helicopters, and a Greek navy frigate, while rough seas pose challenges for three coast guard vessels. The ongoing rescue operation unfolds against the backdrop of challenging weather conditions in the region. [ photo courtesy: htTweets/X ]
