09.11.2026 03:30
Two drunk Portuguese tourists who came to a clothing store in the Bodrum district of Muğla spoke abusively and argued with the business’s employees. In the ensuing fight, the heart of 17-year-old Muhammed K., who fell after being punched and hit his head on the stairs, stopped and was restarted by medical teams. The young man, who is in critical condition, was transferred to Muğla while the two tourists were arrested.
Two Portuguese tourists were arrested in connection with a fight in the Bodrum district of Muğla in which a 17-year-old youth was seriously injured.
THEY SPOKE PROFANELY AND STARTED AN ARGUMENT
Last night, two intoxicated Portuguese tourists who came to a clothing store operating on Cumhuriyet Avenue in Çarşı Neighborhood spoke profanely and then began arguing with the business officials. In the ensuing fight, the 17-year-old youth working at the business fell from a punch by the tourist and hit his head on the stairs. Later, the 2 Portuguese tourists, who were beaten by local shopkeepers, left the scene.
HIS STOPPED HEART WAS RESTARTED
Muhammed K., who was seriously injured by the blow to his head, was taken to a private hospital in the district by 112 Emergency Health teams.
The young man's stopped heart was restarted by medical teams. The young man, who was in critical condition, was referred to Muğla Training and Research Hospital. It was learned that Muhammed K.'s older brother, E.K., was also slightly injured during the incident.
TWO TOURISTS ARRESTED
While an investigation was launched by the Bodrum Chief Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the incident, 2 tourists of Portuguese nationality named C.G. and C.F. were caught by police teams. The two slightly injured tourists were taken into custody after their treatment. Local shopkeepers Y.A. and F.A. were also taken into custody in connection with the incident.
After proceedings at the police station, the Portuguese tourists were referred to the courthouse and sent to prison after being arrested. Local shopkeepers Y.A. and F.A. were released under judicial control conditions.