17.03.2025 18:11
Upon receiving reports from those who saw a male corpse being dragged on the surface of the Meriç River in Edirne, teams were put on alert. AFAD teams launched an operation to identify the body, which was brought ashore by boat.
A shocking incident occurred involving citizens who went for a walk on the Meriç Bridge in Edirne.
A MALE CORPSE WAS FOUND IN THE MERİÇ RIVER
Citizens who saw a corpse being dragged on the surface of the Meriç River reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center with great fear. Following the report, teams from AFAD, the fire department, health services, and the police were dispatched to the scene. AFAD teams entered the river by boat and brought the corpse to the shore.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
The corpse, which was brought out of the ground with the support of the fire department, was taken to the Trakya University Medical Faculty Hospital Morgue for an autopsy. While efforts were initiated to identify the individual, the police launched a comprehensive investigation into the incident.