NewsHe challenged the floodwaters and escaped at the last moment.

He challenged the floodwaters and escaped at the last moment.

He challenged the floodwaters and escaped at the last moment.

14.10.2026 21:52

The images that emerged after the severe downpour that affected Istanbul were heart-stopping. A citizen who continued walking without heeding the floodwaters lost his balance due to the current and was in danger of being swept away. Moments of fear were captured on camera.

The floodwaters that formed in Istanbul after the downpour caused difficult moments for a citizen.

HE VIRTUALLY DEFIED THE FLOODWATERS

A citizen who tried to continue on his way without heeding the strong current suddenly lost his balance. The person, who had difficulty standing due to the force of the water, was saved at the last moment from being swept away by the current with the help of nearby citizens.

THOSE MOMENTS ON CAMERA

While the citizen's struggle with the floodwaters was captured on camera second by second, the footage drew attention to how powerful the current was.

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