STORY: Egypt reopens Red Sea resort after shark attack
SHOOTING TIME: File
DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2025
LENGTH: 00:00:55
LOCATION: Cairo
CATEGORY: ECONOMY

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1. various of tourists at an airport
2. various of tourists at a beach

STORYLINE:

Egyptian authorities announced on Thursday the reopening of beaches in Egypt's Red Sea resort of Marsa Alam, following a three-day ban imposed after a shark attack on tourists, al Ahram newspaper reported.

The shark attack, which occurred on Sunday, tragically led to the death of one tourist and left another injured, according to the Ministry of Environment.

Both victims are foreigners, said the ministry, but their nationalities were not disclosed.

According to local media reports, a committee investigating the incident has completed its environmental and marine scientific report.

Based on marine surveys and observations, the report, conducted by a scientific team from the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries, includes recommendations for preventing future shark attacks.

Moreover, the committee outlined the necessary actions and precautions to safeguard beachgoers in the Marsa Alam tourist area.

Following the incident, the Red Sea Governorate mandated that hotel management employ enough well-trained lifeguards with the necessary certifications.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo.
(XHTV)