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Background: A cypriot ship, Betty (phonetic), listing off Jounieh port, near Beirut, having left the area on its way to Limassol.Ship was loaded with heavy equipment including tractors and is believed to have listed because of high seas. captain and crew rescued. some reports said unless cargo unloaded immediately ship might sink. Rough seas believed aftermath of recent earthquake Salonia. A number of people have drowned while swimming on beaches near Beirut also because of rought weather. Ship listed when equipment shifted to one side. breaking loose. Reports said attempts were being made to unload ship.

shotlist: gv of ship from highground, several shots from nearby coast showing highwaves.