A tour boat carrying passengers sank off the coast of Cennet Island in Marmaris, on Turkey’s south-western coast, after taking on water for reasons that were not yet known.
Authorities dispatched coastguard teams to the scene after the incident, which involved a sightseeing boat called Big Boss in Marmaris Bay near Aquarium Cove.
The cause of the sinking was under investigation.
The boat began to take on water while it was on a tour in the bay and went under shortly afterwards, according to the information available from the scene. No details were given in the source text about casualties, the number of people on board, or whether anyone was rescued.
Tour boats are a major part of the summer visitor economy in Marmaris, a resort town on the Aegean and Mediterranean coast that attracts thousands of holidaymakers each year. Incidents at sea can quickly trigger emergency responses because many trips take place close to shore but in busy waters with heavy leisure traffic.
Coastguard crews were sent to the area after the alarm was raised, and officials opened an inquiry into what caused the vessel to sink. The article did not say whether the boat had been refloated, secured or declared a total loss.
Marmaris lies in Muğla province and is one of Turkey’s best-known coastal destinations. Its bays and coves draw day-trip cruises, diving tours and other excursions throughout the tourist season, making safety checks on boats and routes a regular concern for local authorities and operators.
Marine accidents in popular holiday destinations often lead to swift scrutiny of maintenance, weather conditions and loading practices. In this case, however, the source provided no further information on the weather, the boat’s condition or whether a mechanical fault may have played a role.
Officials were continuing their examination of the incident as the immediate response moved into a broader assessment of the circumstances. Further details were not included in the original report.
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