They left him in the forest when he got worse and ran away! Sad news from the 20-year-old young man.

They left him in the forest when he got worse and ran away! Sad news from the 20-year-old young man.

21.05.2026 12:31

In the Silifke district of Mersin, 20-year-old Velican T., who had been reported missing for days, was found dead in a forested area. It was learned that two friends, who allegedly used drugs with the young man, said they panicked when he fell ill and fled, leaving him in the forest. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

In the Silifke district of Mersin, on May 19, 2026, at around 00:30, mother E.T. applied to the Silifke Police Station reporting that her son, 20-year-old Velican T., was missing. 

FOUND DEAD

As a result of searches and investigations, Velican was found dead at around 22:00 yesterday evening within the boundaries of Bahçederesi Mahallesi. It was claimed that on the day of the incident, Velican had used drugs with his friends A.T.B. and M.K. 

FRIENDS FLED WHEN HE FELL ILL

Subsequently, two individuals were taken into custody. It was learned that in their statements, the suspects said that after Velican fell ill, they panicked and left him in a forested area.

It was reported that the investigation into the incident continues. 

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