10.11.2026 15:15
During the November 10 Atatürk Commemoration Ceremony held in the Bandırma district of Balıkesir, high school student Kuzey Toprak Dede, who was reciting a poem, suddenly fell ill and fainted. After the frightening moments at the ceremony, the first intervention was performed on the student by cardiologist Dr. Selim Panç. It was learned that the student, who was checked by medical teams, was in good condition.
In the Bandırma district of Balıkesir, moments of fear were experienced at the commemoration ceremony held in Cumhuriyet Square on the 88th anniversary of the death of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Bandırma Anatolian High School student Kuzey Toprak Dede took the podium as part of the ceremony and began reciting the poem "I Think of Mustafa Kemal." However, while reciting his poem, the young student suddenly felt ill and fainted.
HE SUDDENLY COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND WHILE RECITING THE POEM
Officials who noticed that the student had fainted and citizens attending the ceremony immediately rushed to his aid. The incident during the commemoration program caused brief panic, and there were anxious moments regarding the student's health condition.
THE FIRST INTERVENTION WAS MADE BY THE CARDIOLOGIST AT THE CEREMONY
At that moment, cardiologist Dr. Selim Panç, who was present at the ceremony, reached the student who had fallen ill and performed the first intervention. Then the 112 Emergency Medical Teams waiting ready in the area took over. Medical personnel checked the student's condition and carried out the necessary interventions.
IT WAS LEARNED THAT HIS HEALTH CONDITION WAS GOOD
After the intervention by medical teams, it was learned that Kuzey Toprak Dede's condition was good. The moments of fear during the ceremony gave way to relief when it was understood that the student's health condition was good.