10.08.2026 00:40
In Eskisehir, 41-year-old Okan K., who was talking on the phone by the Porsuk Creek, was pushed into the water by Murat K., who approached him. Okan K., pulled out of the water with the intervention of bystanders, was taken to the hospital, while it was claimed that Murat K., who was taken into custody after the incident, had previously disturbed various people in the area.
Okan K., 41, who was talking on the phone by the Porsuk River in Eskişehir, was pushed into the water by Murat K., 38, who approached him. Okan K., who was flailing in the water, was rescued with the intervention of those around him and taken to the hospital. While the suspect was taken into custody, those around claimed that Murat K. had also been disturbing the environment before the incident.
HE FOUND HIMSELF IN THE WATER WHILE TALKING ON THE PHONE
The incident occurred by the Porsuk River on Kafadar Street, Deliklitaş Neighborhood, Odunpazarı district.
According to allegations, Murat K., who works at a nearby parking lot, approached Okan K., who was talking on the phone by the river. Murat K. pushed Okan K. into the water for an unknown reason.
While Okan K., who fell into the water, floundered for a while, those around came to his aid.
THOSE AROUND RESCUED HIM
Citizens who entered the Porsuk River rescued Okan K., who was flailing in the water, and brought him to the shore. Upon the notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene.
Okan K., who was pulled out of the water semi-conscious, was taken to Eskişehir Yunus Emre State Hospital after initial intervention by health teams at the scene. It was learned that Okan K.'s health condition is good.
After the incident, Murat K. was caught and taken into custody by police teams.
After the incident, some people in the area claimed that Murat K. had previously caused disturbances in the vicinity.
Miralay Özcan, who said he was sitting at a nearby business, claimed that he warned the suspect several times during the day, saying, “He tried to attack everyone who came and went here until the evening. I said 'Stop,' he didn't stop. I said 'Don't do it,' he attacked again. He even cursed at families coming by car.”
Özcan stated that he heard Murat K. later threw another person into the water and said he was told that Murat K. shouted, “I am throwing you into the water for your sake” during the incident.
CLAIM OF “HE HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR A WEEK”
Özlem Polat, a resident of the area, also claimed that Murat K. had been disturbing those around him for a while.
Polat said, “I didn't see it, but I know him. Three days ago, he also split the lip of a friend I love. This person has been like this for a week.”
While these claims of witnesses are being evaluated within the scope of the investigation into the incident, it is being investigated why Murat K. pushed Okan K. into the water.
The investigation into the incident continues.