24.03.2026 01:00
While traveling on the tram line in Kocaeli, the driver noticed a turtle stranded on the tracks and stopped the vehicle to carry the animal to a safe area. This sensitive behavior of the driver was recorded by the surveillance camera and the onboard cameras.
A tram driver in Kocaeli noticed a turtle stranded on the tracks and stopped his vehicle to safely transport our little friend to a secure area. Those moments were recorded second by second by the surrounding cameras and the vehicle's interior cameras.
Today, an unusual and heartwarming event occurred on the tram line operated by the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality. The tram driver, while heading towards the bus station, noticed a creature struggling to move between the tracks.
THE DRIVER'S ATTENTION LED TO THE TURTLE'S RESCUE
Seeing a turtle struggling between the stones and tracks used for landscaping, the driver immediately hit the brakes and safely stopped the vehicle. Amid the curious gazes of the passengers, the driver got out of the vehicle and gently picked up the turtle stranded in the middle of the tracks.
HE LEFT IT IN A SAFE AREA
Being meticulous to ensure the turtle was not harmed, the driver placed the little animal in the green area away from the tracks, on the other side of the fence. The driver, who ensured the turtle could return to its natural habitat, then returned to his duty and continued his journey. The turtle slowly made its way.
FOOTAGE THAT MAKES YOU SAY "HUMANITY IS NOT DEAD"
The footage, which was shared on social media in a short time, received great applause from viewers. Citizens welcomed the driver's sensitive behavior with comments like "The best news of the day" and "Humanity is not dead." The people of Kocaeli expressed their gratitude to this careful driver who watches over both traffic and the living beings around him.