Tourist Boat Capsizes in Red Sea, Because That’s Exactly What You Want to Happen on Your Holiday
Well, it’s not the kind of waves you want to make on your holiday, is it? A tourist boat has capsized in the Red Sea off Egypt, leaving 17 people missing, including foreigners, and 28 rescued. I mean, it’s like the opposite of a relaxing getaway. "Hey, let’s take a boat trip to Egypt, I hear the Red Sea is lovely this time of year… and by lovely, I mean treacherous and potentially deadly." (Jimmy Carr voice)
But seriously, this is terrible news. The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that at least one Irish citizen was on board, but thankfully, they’re "OK", according to Foreign Affairs minister Micheal Martin. I’m not sure what "OK" means in this context. Are they shaken but unharmed? Did they just get a bit wet? Were they the one who had to do the awkward emergency slide into the water? So many questions, Micheal, so many questions. (Rowan Atkinson voice)
Now, I know what you’re thinking, "How does this happen?" Well, I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure it’s not supposed to happen. I mean, boats are designed to, you know, stay afloat. It’s not like it’s a surprise that people want to go on holiday and not die in the process. That’s kind of the bare minimum, isn’t it? (Ricky Gervais voice)
The boat, which had 31 tourists of various nationalities and 14 crew members on board, was in the Red Sea when it capsized. I hope the crew had a good supply of life jackets, because it sounds like they were going to need them. I mean, it’s not like they could just, you know, swim to shore or anything. Although, if they did, that would be a great story to tell, wouldn’t it? "Yeah, I survived a boat capsizing in the Red Sea, no big deal. I just swam to shore and ordered a pint." (Lee Evans voice)
In all seriousness, though, this is a terrible incident, and our thoughts are with the families of those affected. If you’re planning a holiday to Egypt anytime soon, maybe just stick to the pyramids, yeah? (Jimmy Carr voice)
What’s the worst that could happen on a holiday, you ask? Well, how about your boat capsizing in the Red Sea? Yeah, that’s pretty high up on the list. Although, I suppose it’s better than being stuck on a plane with a screaming child or having your luggage lost. But still, it’s not exactly the kind of souvenir you want to bring back from your holiday, is it? "Hey, look, I got a sunburn and a near-death experience!" (Rowan Atkinson voice)
As the saying goes, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." But when life gives you a capsized boat, make… well, I’m not sure what you’d make, but I’m sure it wouldn’t be something pleasant. Maybe a strongly worded complaint to the holiday company? (Ricky Gervais voice)
All jokes aside, this is a tragic incident, and we can only hope that those missing are found soon and that all those affected receive the support they need. And if you’re planning a boat trip anytime soon, maybe just check the weather forecast first, yeah? (Lee Evans voice)
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Tourist yacht capsizes in Red Sea, leaving multiple people missing and rescued
31 tourists of various nationalities were on board, including at least one Irish citizen, along with 14 crew members
Egyptian authorities confirm 17 people are missing, including foreigners, after a tourist boat sank in the Red Sea, while 28 have been rescued
The tourist yacht, carrying 31 tourists of various nationalities and 14 crew members, capsized in the Red Sea off Egypt, leaving multiple people missing and rescued, according to Egyptian authorities.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, with rescue efforts still underway to locate the missing individuals, including foreigners, and provide assistance to those rescued.
Foreign Affairs minister Micheal Martin has confirmed that the Irish national who was on board the yacht is “OK”, providing an update to reporters in Dublin on Tuesday morning.
