The heartbreaking end! He couldn't get out of the sea he entered to swim in the storm.

The heartbreaking end! He couldn't get out of the sea he entered to swim in the storm.

10.01.2026 22:58

In Maltepe, Istanbul, a 30-year-old man who entered the sea to swim began to struggle in the water after a while and, despite the efforts of nearby citizens, could not be saved and lost his life.

A person who entered the sea to swim in the Maltepe district of Istanbul drowned and lost his life.

STARTED STRUGGLING AS SOON AS HE ENTERED

The incident occurred around 5:20 PM near Orhangazi City Park. According to allegations, Murat Y. entered the sea to swim. Shortly after, as the person started to struggle in the water, nearby citizens threw a life buoy to Murat Y.

The person who entered the sea at Maltepe beach drowned

COULD NOT BE SAVED

The 30-year-old person could not be rescued from the sea, and police, fire, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. It was determined that Murat Y., who was pulled from the sea by the marine police, had lost his life. The deceased's body was taken to the morgue of Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital after the examinations were completed.

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