Tourist Yacht Sinks in Red Sea, 17 Dead

A tourist yacht named 'Sea Story' sank off the northern coast of Marsa Alam in the Red Sea, leaving 17 people missing, including four Britons. The vessel had 31 tourists from various nationalities and 14 crew members on board, with 28 survivors rescued and some airlifted for medical treatment. The Egyptian Meteorological Authority had issued warnings regarding rough seas prior to the incident, advising against maritime activities. A distress signal was received around 5:30 a.m. local time, shortly before the yacht sank. Authorities, including the Egyptian military, are conducting extensive search and rescue operations in the area. The cause of the sinking remains unclear, but many tourist companies are reevaluating their operations due to safety concerns in the region.