19.01.2026 22:03
Sad news has come from Hacı Yiğit, the shepherd who was trapped under the snow in an avalanche that occurred in the Güce district of Giresun. Yiğit lost his life at the scene.
In the avalanche incident that occurred in the Güce district of Giresun, a shepherd lost his life while another person trapped under the snow managed to escape on his own.
According to the information obtained, the incident took place in the evening hours in the village of Yukarı Boynuyoğun, which is part of the Güce district. Hacı Yiğit and his brother Aydın Yiğit, who were engaged in small livestock farming in the village, were caught under the avalanche while they were moving through the field with their sheep.
DIED UNDER THE AVALANCHE
Aydın Yiğit managed to escape from under the avalanche with his own means and reported the situation to the authorities. Following the notification, teams from AFAD, the fire department, gendarmerie, and the Provincial Special Administration were dispatched to the area. Due to heavy snowfall and adverse weather conditions, the teams had difficulty reaching the area, and as a result of their efforts, it was determined that Hacı Yiğit had lost his life at the scene.
STATEMENT FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
In a statement made by the Güce District Governor's Office regarding the incident, it was expressed, "We have learned with deep sorrow that one of our citizens lost his life as a result of the avalanche incident that occurred in the village of Yukarı Boynuyoğun. All units of our state are on duty in the field, and necessary measures are being taken meticulously for the safety of our citizens' lives and property."
The body of Hacı Yiğit, who lost his life, was taken to the morgue of Güce State Hospital, and an investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.