115 jump into sea as tour boat catches fire off Fethiye
MUĞLA
A tour boat carrying 115 people caught fire off the coast of Fethiye in southwestern Türkiye, triggering a rescue operation after passengers, including children, jumped into the sea wearing life jackets to escape the flames.
The fire broke out for an as-yet undetermined reason while the vessel was sailing off Fethiye, in Muğla province. The blaze quickly spread across the boat, causing panic among those on board and forcing all 115 passengers into the water with life vests.
Following an emergency call, Turkish Coast Guard and medical teams were dispatched to the area. Several nearby boats also joined the rescue effort, helping evacuate passengers from the sea and transport them to safety.
