Heartwarming gesture from Mehmetçik: Commander, let's give our coats

Heartwarming gesture from Mehmetçik: Commander, let's give our coats

03.05.2026 14:40

Melike, a 2.5-year-old who went missing in Batman, was found safe and sound 16 hours later by soldiers. A soldier, noticing the child was cold, moved everyone with his words: 'Commander, let's give her our coats.' Melike was taken to the hospital, where her health condition was reported to be good.

Melike, aged 2.5, who went missing in the village of Bağlıca in Batman's Gercüş district, was found safe and sound by soldiers after 16 hours of search efforts. The moments following the little girl's discovery were heartwarming.

"COMMANDER, LET'S GIVE OUR COAT"

The compassionate approach displayed by the soldiers who reached Melike warmed hearts. Noticing the little child was cold, one soldier said, "Commander, let's give our coat," offering his own coat, leaving a mark on the operation.

HEALTH CONDITION IS GOOD

Melike, who was seen shivering when found, was taken to the hospital for a health check after initial treatment. It was learned that the little girl's condition is good.

HAPPINESS WITH TEARS

The teams, who experienced great joy upon finding little Melike, could not hold back their tears of happiness. Her family and the local people thanked the Mehmetçik who participated in the search efforts.

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