The heartbreaking event! The climbers' ascent ended in a tragic death.

The heartbreaking event! The climbers' ascent ended in a tragic death.

21.09.2025 19:13

A 50-year-old climber lost his life after falling from the rocks while climbing in the Kırlangıç Valley area of the Melikgazi district in Kayseri.

A group of 4 climbers went on a sport climbing expedition in the Kırlangıç Valley area of the Melikgazi district of Kayseri.

Climber Falls While Climbing in Kayseri and Loses His Life

IT WAS HIS LAST CLIMB

One of the climbers, Nurettin Özcan, lost his balance and fell from the rocks, sustaining serious injuries. Upon notification, police, medical teams, AFAD, TÜRKUAZ Search and Rescue team, and Yesevi Search and Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene. The first intervention by the medical teams that arrived at the scene determined that 50-year-old Özcan had lost his life.

Climber Falls While Climbing in Kayseri and Loses His Life

AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED

The body of Nurettin Özcan was taken to the morgue after an examination at the scene, and an investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

Climber Falls While Climbing in Kayseri and Loses His Life

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