31.12.2025 17:50
The lifeless body of one of the three shepherds trapped under an avalanche in the Ardanuç district of Artvin has been found. While efforts are being made to reach the other two missing shepherds, it has been reported that the cold and freezing weather conditions in the area are making it difficult for the teams to carry out their work.
One of the lifeless bodies of the 3 shepherds trapped under the snow in the avalanche that occurred in the Ardanuç district of Artvin has been reached.
An avalanche occurred in the Aksu Plateau of Zekerya village, located in the Ardanuç district of Artvin, in the morning hours. Three shepherds engaged in livestock activities in the plateau and part of the herd were trapped under the avalanche.
AVALANCHE DISASTER IN ARTVIN
Upon notification, search and rescue teams were dispatched to the area under the coordination of AFAD. As part of the efforts carried out by the teams, they reached the herd of sheep that was not trapped under the avalanche. The herd was evacuated to a safe area by the teams.
ONE SHEPHERD'S LIFLESS BODY HAS BEEN REACHED
As a result of search and rescue efforts to reach the shepherds believed to be trapped under the avalanche, the lifeless body of one of the shepherds has been found. While efforts are being made to reach the other two missing shepherds, the cold and freezing weather conditions affecting the region are making the teams' work more difficult.