# Missing Alzheimer's patients in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-alzheimers-patients-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-28T19:46:39.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In mid-September 2026, search and rescue operations were launched in Turkey to locate two missing Alzheimer's patients. In Denizli, authorities utilized the Gendarmerie, AFAD, AKUT, and drones to search difficult terrain for 67-year-old Hasan Caylak. Simultaneously, in Muğla, ground teams and aerial drones were deployed to find 73-year-old Ahmet Kestek.

Later in the month, a separate search operation in Çorum concluded successfully. A 78-year-old woman was found safe near a village road after a nine-hour search involving the Gendarmerie, AFAD, tracking dogs, and thermal-equipped drones. Following her discovery, she was transported to Alaca State Hospital for medical evaluation.

## Claims

- A 78-year-old woman with Alzheimer's, identified as G. A., went missing from her home in Dutluca village, Alaca district, Çorum. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The search operation involved 36 personnel, including gendarmerie, AFAD, and commando teams, as well as tracking dogs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Search efforts utilized four drones, including two equipped with thermal cameras. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The woman was located by the Boğaziçi village headman around 20:00 near a village road. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The woman was found in good health and transported to Alaca State Hospital. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Çorum: Missing Alzheimer's patient found safe after nine-hour search

A 78-year-old Alzheimer's patient was found safe in Çorum, Turkey, following a nine-hour search involving drones, tracking dogs, and 36 emergency personnel.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orum-missing-alzheimers-patient-found-safe-after-nine-hour-search

### 2026-09-12: Denizli and Muğla authorities search for missing Alzheimer's patients

Search and rescue teams are searching for two Alzheimer's patients, Hasan Caylak in Denizli and Ahmet Kestek in Muğla, using dogs, drones, and specialized personnel.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denizli-and-mula-authorities-search-for-missing-alzheimers-patients

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