16.03.2025 13:11
A 42-year-old man in Antalya attempted suicide by sitting on the edge of cliffs 40 meters high. After injuring himself with sharp objects, he was rescued following a 45-minute negotiation by the police. The man's words, "I have brought shame upon my children. I used to weigh 90 kilos, look at me now. Do you know what despair is?" were heartbreaking.
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In Antalya's Muratpaşa district, terrifying moments occurred around 3:00 PM at Yavuz Özcan Park. U.K. (42), who sat at the edge of the cliffs overlooking the sea and attempted suicide, harmed himself with sharp objects.
HE WAS LEFT IN A POOL OF BLOOD
The individual, who was left in a pool of blood, faced the risk of losing his balance. As the citizens nearby noticed the situation, they informed the 112 Emergency Call Center. Upon the notification, police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene.
"DO YOU KNOW WHAT DESPAIR IS?"
Four police officers and two firefighters approached the edge of the cliffs to try to calm U.K. U.K.'s words, "I have become a disgrace to my children, I was a 90-kilo man, look at me now, do you know what despair is?" broke hearts.
POLICE STRUGGLED TO PERSUADE HIM FOR 45 MINUTES
During the approximately 45 minutes of persuasion efforts, the police cautiously approached U.K. to try to pull him to safety. The patient approach of the police teams paid off, and U.K. was persuaded to move away from the dangerous spot. Struggling to stand, U.K. was handed over to medical teams by the police.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
The medical teams performed the first intervention at the scene. While U.K. was taken to the hospital for treatment, an investigation was initiated regarding the incident.
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