Survivors of a tragic dive-boat sinking in the Red Sea, the Sea Story, have come forward, claiming they were pressured to sign witness statements that were translated into Arabic, a language they did not understand. The boat sank on November 25, claiming four lives, while seven individuals remain missing. The survivors expressed concerns that the Egyptian authorities were intent on covering up the true cause of the incident, suggesting that a purported “huge wave” was to blame, a claim contested by experts.
Witnesses described feeling coerced during their interrogations shortly after being rescued, with one survivor emphasizing how an employee of the boat company was responsible for translating their statements, creating a conflict of interest. Many survivors reported that crucial details about safety issues were omitted from their official accounts. In addition, attempts to have them sign waivers exonerating the boat company were made under improper circumstances. The survivors' calls for an open and transparent investigation echo the growing fears that the authorities might be attempting to protect the tourism industry by downplaying the true nature of the disaster. As the search continues for the missing individuals, the case raises significant questions about dive-boat safety regulations in Egypt.
