In Red Sea, only few more survivors pulled from sea after ferry tragedy

Monday, February 6, 2006

SAFAGA, Egypt -- It was a story told over and over by survivors of the sunken ferry. A fire in the hold raged out of control and smoke engulfed the ship during an unusually rough Red Sea crossing. Passengers gathered on deck looking for life jackets and lifeboats but found no help from the crew.

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