24.08.2025 01:38
The body of 72-year-old former football player Metin Baş, who went missing after swimming in the sea in the Çınarcık district of Yalova, has been found by the seaside. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.
The lifeless body of former football player Metin Baş (72), who disappeared after swimming with his friends in Yalova's Çınarcık district, was found by the sea.
Citizens who saw a person lying motionless by the sea in the Balıkçı Harbor area of Esenköy, Çınarcık district of Yalova, reported the situation to the 112 Emergency Call Center. Upon the notification, gendarmerie and coast guard teams were directed to the area.
THE LIFLESS BODY OF THE 72-YEAR-OLD FORMER FOOTBALL PLAYER HAS BEEN FOUND
Upon examination, it was determined that the person lying motionless had passed away. Coast Guard teams conducting identity research identified the deceased as 72-year-old Metin Baş, who played football for Eskişehirspor, Aydınspor, Altınordu, Didim Municipality, and Aydın Sanayi teams.
AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED
It was learned that Baş, who entered the sea around 11:00 AM with his friend Murat Y. and swam for a long time, left the shore. His body was taken to the Çınarcık State Hospital Morgue. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.