The Italian Coast Guard made the announcement on its Twitter feed following the recovery of two more bodies, but did not say exactly where the bodies were found.

 

In the meantime, the Greek Coast Guard has announced that the operation to collect survivors¹ has been completed with the rescue of 432 people, including 56 crew members.

 

"According to the Rome search and rescue centre, the operation to rescue people who were on the deck of the Norman Atlantic ferry has been completed. The Rome RCC, which is responsible for the operation, says that so far 432 people have been rescued, passengers and crew."

 

There were also survivors not listed on the manifest, indicating the possibility that some on board were traveling illegally.

 

The fire broke out before dawn on Sunday on a car deck of the Italian-flagged Norman Atlantic. 

 

All day and night, passengers huddled² on the vessel's upper decks, pelted³ by rain and hail and struggling to breathe through the thick smoke.

 

Helicopters rescued passengers throughout the night, completing 34 sorties by dawn in stormy seas and winds over 40 knots.

 

Italian Prosecutors⁴ are opening an investigation⁵ into how the fire started.

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