Cyprus ferry capsizes; mother loses grip on daughter
By The BriefBrief
A mother said she lost her grip on her 12-year-old daughter as a passenger ferry capsized off Cyprus. About 20 passengers are still missing in waters more than 1,600 feet deep.
WHO:A mother
WHAT:A passenger ferry capsized; a mother reported losing her grip on her 12-year-old daughter and about 20 passengers remain missing.
WHEN:Reported Aug 31, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
WHERE:Cyprus
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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