Dozens of tourists missing as boat sinks ‘during five-day diving trip’ off Egyptian coast

Dozens of tourists are missing after a boat sank off the Egyptian coast.

The boat named Sea Story reportedly sank near Shaab Satayah, a popular diving destination, at the Marsa Alam tourist resort.

A crew member sent a distress signal at 5:30 am this morning, local media report.

The boat left for a diving trip from Ghalib harbor in Marsa Alam on November 24 and was due to arrive at Hurghada marina on November 29.

There were 31 tourists of different nationalities and 14 crew members on board.

A search operation involving the Egyptian Navy is underway. A helicopter has been deployed to search the area.

Red Sea Governor Amr Hanafy said several tourists had been rescued, but did not reveal how many were still missing.

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