Identity of those killed by flood revealed, search for fourth person continues

3 of the 4 people who drowned in a car due to flood in Girne region were found, and a search is ongoing for the fourth person.

The search for the fourth person which was stopped due to rain has resumed.

The identity of the three people who were found in the flood waters in Ciklos has been identified.

Search for missing person. Photo Source: Havadis

According to police, the men were identified as Gaye Soyutok, 18, Tolga Bekçi, 21 Ahmet Kılıç (age not yet determined).

The victims died when their car was swept away during heavy rain late on Wednesday, media reported.

Cyprus residents have reported virtually uninterrupted rain since early Tuesday, with some saying it was the heaviest in memory.