Family Ties and Heroism: Diver Rescues Nephew from Capsized Egyptian Boat**

Fri Jul 18 2025 15:51:33 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Family Ties and Heroism: Diver Rescues Nephew from Capsized Egyptian Boat**

An emotional rescue underscores the courage of an Egyptian diver who found his nephew among survivors of a tragic boat capsizing in the Red Sea, highlighting regional maritime dangers.**


Egyptian diver Khattab al-Faramawy recounts the harrowing experience of saving his nephew Youssef from a capsized tourist boat that sank during rough seas. With efforts ongoing to locate the missing, the incident underscores the risks of maritime activities along the picturesque Red Sea coast.**


An Egyptian diver described the heart-wrenching moment he rescued his nephew from the wreckage of a tourist boat that sank in the Red Sea. On Tuesday, amidst the search operations near Marsa Alam, divers uncovered five survivors and four deceased individuals as they raced against time to locate the missing passengers.

Khattab al-Faramawy, who took part in the rescue, revealed that they dived 12 meters (about 40 feet) beneath the waves to search through the submerged vessel. The survivors had endured over 24 hours trapped inside the boat following its sinking due to treacherous waves on Monday.

Describing the challenging conditions, al-Faramawy emphasized the difficulty of the search, stating, "We were using torch lights to try to find our way into the darkness; it was quite a complicated mission.” Eventually, rescuers managed to open cabin doors, leading to the remarkable discovery of his own nephew, Youssef, a diving instructor aboard the Sea Story.

Youssef, 23, had been attempting to rescue passengers when he found himself locked in a cabin. Overcome with emotion, his father, Hussam al-Faramawy, shared, "I could do nothing but pray to God to help my boy, and thankfully his uncle finally saved him." After receiving the news of Youssef's survival, Hussam broke down in tears, cautious about informing his wife of the boat's peril until he knew their son was safe.

Currently recovering in a local hospital, Youssef joins other survivors who are being treated following their ordeal. Out of the 44 individuals aboard, 33 have been rescued, while the search continues for seven missing people. Notably, at least two of the missing are British citizens.

The event has drawn attention to the region's maritime safety, with the Egyptian navy overseeing the ongoing rescue efforts. Local officials reported that the vessel, which sank within five to seven minutes after encountering rough winds, had a valid safety certificate and no known technical issues at the time of departure.

The Sea Story had embarked on a five-day diving excursion from a port near Marsa Alam, a favored destination for international tourists attracted by its pristine waters and vibrant marine life. This incident has spotlighted the risks associated with diving tours in the area, where passengers hailed from various countries, including the UK, Belgium, China, and others.

While the Egyptian authorities manage the aftermath of this heartbreaking accident, efforts to support families of the survivors and victims are underway, as the community reflects on the cost of such tragic events against the backdrop of their cherished coastal tourism.

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