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Major Egyption Diving Resort hit by Bombs

Posted on July 23, 2005 by Stephan Whelan
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Sharm-El-Sheikh, the popular diving resort in the Sinai, Egypt, was hit by several car bombs at 01:00 local time (22:00 GMT).

Bombs went off in the Old Market area was followed by two blasts in the Naama Bay area.

At least 62 people are confirmed dead although reports are still coming in.

This is the first attack on Egypt since 1997 when 62 tourists and Egyptians were killed in Luxor. The attacks follow on just days after the second bombings in London.

About Stephan Whelan

Stephan is the Founder of DeeperBlue.com. His passion for the underwater world started early years with a try-dive in a hotel pool that soon formulated into a passion he pursued in all his spare time. He is a BSAC trained Dive Leader and has completed over 1,500 dives as well as enjoying Freediving (a personal best of 28m Constant Weight and a 4 minute breath-hold).

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