13.11.2025 20:34
The Böcek family, German citizens on vacation 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 reported 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 middle of the night and were taken to the hospital, where despite all interventions, they could not be saved. It was learned that the family had eaten kumpir and mussels in Ortaköy during the day, and a comprehensive investigation has been launched regarding the incident.
FELL ILL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT
The four-member Böcek family, who arrived in Istanbul from Hamburg, fell ill at around 02:30 on the night of November 13 at the hotel where they were staying in Fatih. Four ambulances were dispatched to the scene upon the notification of 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 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 gone to Ortaköy during the day and consumed kumpir and mussels. 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 comprehensive investigation regarding the incident. The exact cause of death of the children will be clarified after laboratory analyses.
PLANS TO RETURN TO GERMANY REMAINED UNFULFILLED
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. Authorities reported that the investigation is ongoing in all aspects.