Student rescue attempt ends in fatalities along Egypt’s Mediterranean shoreline
Alexandria, Egypt – A seaside trip ended in disaster when seven students drowned off the coast west of Alexandria.
According to reports, a group of around 150 students had gathered at the beach when one young woman entered the water on Saturday despite a red flag signaling dangerous conditions. She soon struggled against the heavy surf.
Several classmates tried to rescue her but were quickly dragged under by the strong tide. The Health Ministry confirmed that six young people, aged 15 to 21, lost their lives in the effort.
Rescue crews recovered a seventh victim the next day, a man of about 20 who had also jumped in to help, local outlet Al-Masri al-Jum reported. Another 24 individuals were treated after suffering near-drowning.
The incident underscores the recurring hazards of powerful waves and rip currents along Egypt’s Mediterranean coast, where swimming bans are frequently enforced.
