Northern Cyprus ferry tragedy death toll now at 14 following recovery of additional bodies

Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Ünal Üstel has confirmed the recovery of two more bodies in the wake of a ferry capsizing accident that occurred late last month.

The latest recoveries bring the death toll of the August 30 capsizing of the Turkish-flagged fast catamaran ferry Filo Jet to 14.

The search meanwhile continues for 14 other people who have been reported missing following the incident.

The ongoing search operation off Northern Cyprus is being conducted by surface and underwater vehicles of the Turkish Coast Guard Command and the Turkish Navy. The effort is, "continuing uninterrupted, 24 hours a day, seven days a week," Mr Üstel said.