# First aid interventions in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/first-aid-interventions-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-08T10:45:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Police officers in Çankırı, Turkey, were honored by Governor Hüseyin Çakırtaş for using the Heimlich maneuver to save a child who was choking on candy at a gas station. During a ceremony to present certificates of achievement, officials emphasized the importance of first aid training and remaining calm during emergencies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Police officers in Çankırı honored for saving child with Heimlich maneuver

Police officers in Çankırı, Turkey, received certificates of achievement from Governor Hüseyin Çakırtaş after using the Heimlich maneuver to save a child who was choking on candy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-officers-in-ankr-honored-for-saving-child-with-heimlich-maneuver

### 2026-08-17: Restaurant staff in Turkey save man from choking

Restaurant staff and an owner in Turkey successfully used the Heimlich maneuver to save a man who was choking on food, an incident captured on security footage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/restaurant-staff-in-turkey-save-man-from-choking

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Cite as: First aid interventions in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/first-aid-interventions-in-turkey