He drowned while trying to save his grandson's life.

He drowned while trying to save his grandson's life.

29.06.2025 16:22

In Adıyaman, a grandfather saw his grandson struggling in the Atatürk Dam pond and jumped into the water without a second thought. Later, the grandfather also disappeared underwater while struggling. While the teams managed to rescue the grandson alive, they found the lifeless body of the grandfather.

In the Akpınar Village of Adıyaman, Bahattin Şahin (65) saw his grandson struggling in the Atatürk Dam Pond to cool off. Bahattin Şahin jumped into the water, wanting to save his grandson. At that moment, Bahattin Şahin also began to struggle in the water and disappeared from sight. Following the incident, health teams and gendarmerie teams were notified.

GRANDFATHER WHO TRIED TO SAVE HIS GRANDSON LOST HIS LIFE

With the help of nearby citizens, the grandson that Şahin tried to save was brought out safely, while Bahattin Şahin was found lifeless. The teams that arrived at the scene determined that Bahattin Şahin had lost his life after their checks. After the examinations, Bahattin Şahin's body was taken to the Adıyaman Training and Research Hospital Morgue. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

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