Cruise ship carrying 99 tourists rescued in Egypt
Cruise ship Egyptian authorities have refloated cruise ship “Courchette”, carrying 99 tourists of various nationalities after it ran aground in the Nile, opposite the dock of the Kom Ombo Temple in Aswan.
Nile cruise ships are vessels equipped to accommodate tourists and transport them between archaeological sites, particularly along the route between Luxor and Aswan.
River police and rescue units intervened to handle the incident, successfully returning the ship to its navigational channel while ensuring the safety of river traffic in the area.
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