03.12.2025 17:14
The captain of a luxury yacht that caught fire off Kalkan in the Kaş district of Antalya was rescued by Coast Guard teams. The moments of the fire were captured by a drone.
Moments of a luxury yacht that caught fire off Kalkan in the Kaş district of Antalya, and whose captain was rescued thanks to the quick intervention of the Coast Guard teams, were captured by a drone.
LUXURY YACHT BURST INTO FLAMES
The incident occurred around 12:00 PM off the coast of Kalkan, a neighborhood in the Kaş district. According to reports, flames erupted from a luxury yacht traveling from Kaş to Marmaris, prompting the captain to request assistance. Following the alert, Coast Guard teams were dispatched to the area, while gendarmerie and medical teams also arrived at the port. The Coast Guard teams quickly reached the yacht and safely evacuated the captain from the vessel, which was engulfed in thick smoke.
DRONE CAMERA RECORDED
While efforts were made to intervene in the fire on the yacht, another boat from the Kalkan Sailing Sports Club also provided support for the operations. It was observed that a large portion of the yacht was burned after a while while attempts were made to tow it to shore. The moments of the fire were recorded by the drone camera. The teams are continuing their investigation into the cause of the fire.