Lebanese Delegation Thanks Syria for its Efforts in Rescuing the Victims of the Sinking Boat

Tartous (ST) – On Monday, a delegation from the Families of Tripoli and North Lebanon thanked the Syrian leadership and people for the great efforts in rescuing the victims of the Lebanese boat that sank off the shore of Tartous and rescuing the survivors.

The head of the delegation, Adnan Al-Omari, praised the participation of the military boats and helicopters in the search of the survivors. He also thanked the Syrian leadership and the people of Arwad Island, who were proactive in their humanitarian work.

Al-Omari said: “We are very sad for the victims and their families, and we offer our condolences to everyone in Lebanon and Syria”.

The number of victims of the sinking boat rose to 100, while all the survivors were discharged from Al-Basel Hospital after their health had improved.

Najla Khoury