Egyptian Navy rescues British divers in Red Sea

CAIRO - 17 September 2024: In a demonstration of the Egyptian Armed Forces' commitment to search and rescue operations, the naval forces successfully rescued three British tourists after receiving a distress call on Monday.

The tourists had gone missing during a diving trip aboard a tourist boat off the coast of Quseir in the Red Sea.

The General Command of the Armed Forces immediately issued orders to the naval forces to intensify search efforts. Elements of the Southern Fleet were able to locate and rescue the missing individuals, providing them with the necessary medical and administrative care until they were handed over to their tour operator.