13.11.2025 20:34
The Böcek family, citizens of Germany vacationing in Istanbul, fell ill in their hotel at midnight. The family, suspected of food poisoning, was taken to the hospital, where 6-year-old Kadir and 3-year-old Masal lost their lives. It was learned that the family had consumed kumpir and mussels in Ortaköy during the day, and a comprehensive investigation has been launched by the police and the prosecutor's office regarding the incident.
The Böcek family, who came to Istanbul for a vacation from Hamburg, lost their two children after they fell ill in the hospital they were taken to at midnight, despite all interventions. It was learned that the family had eaten kumpir and mussels in Ortaköy during the day, and a large-scale investigation has been launched regarding the incident.
FELL ILL AT MIDNIGHT
The four-member Böcek family, who came from Hamburg, Germany, fell ill at their hotel in Fatih around 02:30 on the night of November 13. Four ambulances were dispatched to the scene upon the notification of the hotel staff. Family members were taken to different hospitals.
TWO CHILDREN COULD NOT BE SAVED
Initial evaluations at the hospital revealed symptoms of food poisoning among the family members. However, 6-year-old Kadir and 3-year-old Masal passed away despite the doctors' intensive efforts. Mother Çiğdem and father Servet Böcek are still receiving treatment.
SUSPICION AFTER KUMPIR AND MUSSELS
According to information reported by Ekol TV, the family had consumed kumpir and mussels in Ortaköy during the day. Following this information, the police initiated an investigation both at the hotel and at the locations where the family had eaten. While the crime scene investigation teams collected samples, the prosecutor's office opened an investigation for causing death by negligence.
DETAILED INVESTIGATION AT THE HOTEL AND FOOD LOCATIONS
While the sample collection process continues, the Ministry of Interior and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry have also launched a large-scale investigation regarding the incident. The exact cause of death of the children will be clarified after laboratory analyses.
PLANS TO RETURN TO GERMANY WERE LEFT UNFINISHED
It has emerged that the Böcek family planned to return to Germany the next day. The visit to Istanbul, which started as a vacation, turned into a painful tragedy with the loss of two young children's lives. Authorities reported that the investigation is ongoing in all aspects.