Over 100 Evacuated After Fire Gutted Tour Boat Off Turkish Coast
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- Der Spiegel
- Al-Monitor
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More than 100 people were evacuated from a children's entertainment tour boat after a fire broke out off the coast of Fethiye, a resort town in southwestern Turkey. According to Turkish authorities, 115 passengers and crew members were on board the vessel when the fire occurred. The Turkish maritime affairs directorate reported that eleven people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, though none were in serious condition.
Rescue efforts were primarily led by the coastguard, with some reports indicating that nearby boats also assisted in the operation. Passengers used life jackets to jump into the sea to escape the flames. Images released by Turkish media showed that the boat was completely gutted by the fire. The boat operator, which describes the excursion as an unforgettable adventure featuring meals and games, stated on Facebook that all customers and staff are safe.
The region is noted for being particularly popular with British tourists, although the specific nationalities of the passengers in this incident were not immediately confirmed.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The reporting emphasized the injuries sustained and the role of nearby vessels in the rescue effort.
- Centre
- The reporting focused on the logistical details of the evacuation and the specific identity of the boat.
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