Panic in Istanbul! 4 disabled citizens fell into the sea, one lost their life.

Panic in Istanbul! 4 disabled citizens fell into the sea, one lost their life.

19.10.2025 13:31

Three disabled individuals jumped into the sea to save their friends who had fallen into the water at Kadıköy Pier. One person, who was rescued by the teams, lost their life, and three others were injured.

A heartbreaking incident occurred around 10:00 AM at the Rıhtım Pier in the Kadıköy district of Istanbul. Four friends, two of whom are hearing impaired and two visually impaired, wanted to stroll on the pier, allegedly under the influence of alcohol.

A rescue operation in Istanbul! 4 disabled citizens fell into the sea, one lost their life

THEY JUMPED IN TO SAVE THEIR FRIENDS WHO FELL INTO THE SEA

One person from the group lost their balance and fell into the sea. Seeing that their friend was in danger of drowning, the other three disabled individuals jumped into the water to save him. Upon notification from bystanders, fire, emergency medical, and police teams arrived at the scene. The police teams that arrived at the scene informed the Coast Guard and Maritime Safety teams.

A rescue operation in Istanbul! 4 disabled citizens fell into the sea, one lost their life

The teams that brought the individuals who fell into the sea to shore handed over the injured to the medical teams. During the checks by the medical teams, it was determined that 4 individuals, one of whom was seriously injured, were taken to the hospital by ambulance.

A rescue operation in Istanbul! 4 disabled citizens fell into the sea, one lost their life

1 PERSON LOST THEIR LIFE

The hearing-impaired individual who was seriously injured could not be saved despite all the interventions at the hospital. It was learned that the lives of the other 3 injured individuals were not in danger. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

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