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İzmir: Elderly man overcomes mobility issues to reunite with wife of 68 years
In the Tire district of İzmir, 87-year-old tailor Recai Tekkurşun overcame physical mobility challenges to reunite with his wife of 68 years, Leziz Tekkurşun.
Recai Tekkurşun, who suffers from restless legs syndrome and has struggled to walk without assistance, had been separated from his wife for two months during her hospital treatment. Upon Leziz Tekkurşun's return home via ambulance, Recai was captured on security camera struggling to his feet to embrace her. The emotional moment was shared on social media by their daughter, Canan Tekkurşun, who noted the video serves as a testament to their lifelong bond.