29.06.2026 21:31
In the Mutki district of Bitlis, three siblings who entered a stream to cool off were swept away by the current. Through the father's efforts to save his children by jumping into the water, 13-year-old Fatih was rescued alive from the water, while 11-year-old Enes lost his life. Extensive search efforts, involving AFAD, gendarmerie, and villagers, continue to find 12-year-old Aziz, who disappeared in the water.
In the Mutki district of Bitlis, Bakır Şeflek came to the stream near Yazıcık village with his children Fatih, Aziz, and Enes Şeflek.
ONE OF THE 3 SIBLINGS SWEPT AWAY LOST HIS LIFE, THE OTHER WAS RESCUED BY THE FATHER
The siblings, who entered the water to cool off, were swept away by the current. Seeing his children struggling in the water, Bakır Şeflek immediately jumped into the water and managed to rescue 13-year-old Fatih Şeflek. Then, reaching his other son Enes Şeflek, the father pulled the 11-year-old child out of the water. However, it was determined in the check that Enes Şeflek had lost his life.
SEARCH OPERATION CONTINUES FOR THE MISSING SIBLING
Upon notification, gendarmerie and AFAD teams were dispatched to the scene. A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched in the area to find 12-year-old Aziz Şeflek, who was lost in the water. Village residents are also supporting the efforts carried out by the teams.