Body of missing Russian scientist found near Sicily
Published: 06 August, 2007, 10:13
Italian divers have found the body of the Russian scientist who had been missing since Friday. It was discovered under the wreckage of the research ship he was traveling on.
The vessel sank off the south coast of Sicily after it collided with a cargo ship a few miles off shore.
Three Russians were among the 14 people onboard. Two of them suffered light injuries.
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