Armed Forces rescue teams are continuing search efforts for the 10-member crew of a fishing boat that sank off the coast of Marsa Matrouh Monday.
Matrouh Governor Ahmed al-Hayatmy said the Air Force is leading the search from the air for the missing fishermen, while border guards are monitoring the coast, particularly the area between Ras al-Hekma and Dabaa.
Rescue forces found the empty boat Tuesday.
The vessel "Zamzam" set sail three days ago with a crew guessed to be from Kafr al-Sheikh Governorate. Its engine broke down amid inclement weather and rough seas that have prompted warnings from maritime officials this week and halted boat traffic in some areas.
Edited translation from MENA
