24.02.2026 17:52
In an amateur football match in Istanbul, a seagull was revived with CPR after being hit by a ball kicked by the goalkeeper. However, unfortunately, despite all the treatment efforts, the seagull could not be saved. The disposal of the seagull in a trash bin after its death sparked a great backlash.
An unusual moment occurred in the 22nd minute of the match between Mevlana Kapı Güzelhisar and Istanbul Yurdum Spor, held in an amateur league at a stadium in Zeytinburnu.
THE BALL HIT BY THE GOALKEEPER STRUCK A SEAGULL
The ball cleared by Istanbul Yurdum Spor's goalkeeper Muhammet Uyanık from the penalty area hit a flying seagull. Noticing the seagull that fell to the ground due to the impact, the team's captain Gani Çatan immediately sprang into action.
RESUSCITATED WITH CHEST COMPRESSIONS
The seagull, which Çatan performed chest compressions on for about 2 minutes, was then handed over to the medical staff on the sidelines. The medical team present at the match also intervened with the seagull for a while. It was reported that the seagull, which suffered damage to its wings from the impact, could not fly for now and was placed under treatment.
DESPITE TREATMENT, IT COULD NOT BE SAVED
Sad news came from the seagull that the medical team had taken under control for treatment. It was learned that the seagull had passed away despite the treatments. This news, which even made headlines in the world press, moved those who heard it.
THROWING IT IN THE TRASH CAN SPARKED REACTIONS
Meanwhile, it was revealed that the deceased seagull was thrown into a trash can. Users criticized the failure to bury the seagull and expressed great outrage over the last image of the seagull shared on social media.