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Irrigation canal fatalities in Turkey

Overview

Fatal drowning incidents involving irrigation canals have been reported in different regions of Turkey.

In Van province, a 4-year-old boy died after falling into an irrigation canal near the Muradiye Waterfall while his family was on a picnic. Following a search by family and local citizens, the child was transported to medical centers but succumbed to his injuries. A judicial investigation is ongoing.

In Şanlıurfa, a 16-year-old boy was swept away by a strong current in a canal near the Esenyayla neighborhood. After search and rescue operations involving multiple agencies and divers, his body was recovered and sent for autopsy. A judicial investigation has also been launched regarding this incident.

Entities

Van · Mehmet Raşit Atay · Deniz Asaf Paçin · Iğdır · AFAD

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [CRIME] 6 sources
    Şanlıurfa teenager dies after being swept away in irrigation canal

    A 16-year-old boy died after being swept away by currents in an irrigation canal in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. Search teams recovered his body following an intensive operation.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Child dies after falling into irrigation canal in Van

    A 4-year-old boy died after falling into an irrigation canal near Muradiye Waterfall in Van, Turkey, while visiting the area with his family from Iğdır.

Sources

anlatilaninotesi.com.tr · bursahakimiyet.com.tr · gazetedamga.com.tr · gazeterize.com · konyayenigun.com · rizegazete.com