The body of a sailor from the Zamzam fishing boat that capsized off the coast of Marsa Matrouh last Monday was discovered by a fishing boat today, state-owned Akhbar Al-Youm news portal reported.
The victim has been identified as Ahmed Zaza.
This is the second body to be recovered. The body of the first victim, 37-year-old Mohamed Ismail, was discovered by another fisherman last week.
Rescue teams are continuing search efforts for the 10-member crew of the capsized fishing boat.
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm