12.08.2026 08:30
In the Konak district of Izmir, a transgender individual named Batuhan G., who was staying at an apartment hotel, was found motionless in the bathroom. Despite all interventions, G., who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved. While it is assessed that he was electrocuted due to the water heater, an investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.
In the Konak district of Izmir, transgender individual Batuhan G., found motionless in the bathroom of the apartment hotel where he was staying, lost his life at the hospital where he was taken. It is assessed that Batuhan G. may have been electrocuted due to the water heater.
FOUND MOTIONLESS IN THE BATHROOM
The incident occurred at around 00:15 on 1463 Street in Alsancak Neighborhood at an apartment hotel. According to claims, friends who could not reach Batuhan G., who occasionally stayed at the hotel, reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Upon the report, police and medical teams were dispatched to the address.
Teams entering the room found Batuhan G. motionless in the bathroom. After initial intervention by medical teams, Batuhan G. was taken to Alsancak Nevvar Salih İşgören State Hospital, where he could not be saved despite all interventions.
IT IS ASSESSED HE MAY HAVE BEEN ELECTROCUTED
While it was determined that hot water in the bathroom was provided by a water heater, the possibility that Batuhan G. lost his life due to electrocution is being considered.
An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.