Trapped in the dark for 35 hours - Red Sea dive-boat survivors tell of terrifying escapes
Lucianna was one of the last of 35 survivors to be rescued from the wreck of the Sea Story, an Egyptian dive vessel that sank in the Red Sea on 25 November last year. Up to 11 people died or are still missing, including two Britons, Jenny Cawson and Tarig Sinada from Devon.
Survivors Recall Being 'Ready to Die' After Red Sea Dive Vessel Sank, Leaving Them in the Dark for 35 Hours
OLucianna Galetta, of Belgium, was one of the last of 35 survivors to be rescued, according to the BBC. She had been on the boat with her partner Christophe Lemmens, and they survived after they found an air pocket in the engine room at the rear of the vessel, which was still sticking out of the water.
Survivors of the Red Sea dive-boat who were trapped in darkness for 35 hours recount how they escaped
Almost a dozen people on board the Sea Story dive ship died or are still missing following the incident in November 2024
Red Sea dive-boat survivors accuse authorities of cover up
The 11 survivors who have spoken to the BBC have also accused the Egyptian authorities of trying to cover up what happened, saying investigators were determined to blame it on a huge wave.
Survivors Speak Out After Red Sea Diving Boat Sinks, Leaving Them in the Dark for 35 Hours
Survivors of a diving boat wreck in the Red Sea are speaking out about their terrifying ordeal. On Sunday, Nov. 24, the Sea Story left Porto Ghalib in Marsa Alam, Egypt, with plans to reach the Hurghada Marina on Nov.
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