12.02.2025 18:11
A group calling themselves "Sarayburnu Fatihleri" in Istanbul went swimming in the sea in the morning, undeterred by the snowfall and cold weather. The group members stated, "We definitely do not recommend this to people who are not accustomed to it. Cold water is very beneficial for health."
A group calling themselves "Sarayburnu Fatihleri" entered the sea around 09:00, undeterred by the ongoing snowfall and cold weather in Istanbul. The group, which has been swimming in the sea regardless of the season for years, did not break their tradition even in the cold weather that continues to affect Istanbul. The group that emerged from the sea stated that they were not cold and that the cold water is healing.
"COLD WATER IS A GREAT HEALING FOR HEALTH"
Yüksel Sönmez, who led the group, said, "We are not cold because we have been swimming here for many years. Those who are not used to it should not enter here. We will be here again on Wednesday, February 12. The water is 7.5 degrees. You shouldn't stay in this water for too long. You will go in, stay for 15 minutes, and then come out. If you stay for more than an hour, you will experience hypothermia. We know how long we can stay in the water. Cold water is a great healing for health. For example, Hasan brother has been swimming here for exactly 45 years. He has not been sick for 45 years. As a team, we are always here. There are those who swim 365 days a year, and there are those who swim occasionally. Those who are not used to this water should not enter, so they do not experience hypothermia. Cold water is a remedy for health," he said.
"IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE WEATHER IS MINUS 10 DEGREES"
Hasan Güzel, who has been swimming in Sarayburnu without interruption for 45 years, said, "The best thing that stops aging is cold water. We recommend it to everyone, but not in this season. They should start in the summer. Then, gradually, they can swim comfortably like us. Thank God we are not cold. It doesn't matter if the weather is minus 10 degrees," he said. Another group member stated, "Cold water is medicine. Since we have been swimming for years and have not been sick, the miracle of cold water definitely exists."
"THE MEDICINE FOUND HERE CANNOT BE FOUND IN THE PHARMACY"
Group member Ramazan Değer said, "We say we are in the sea 365 days a year. On February 1, we held our winter swimming opening. We definitely do not recommend it to people who do not have the habit. We say that the medicine found here cannot be found in the pharmacy. Sports, health, and the sea are healing." After the speeches, the group members entered the sea, which was measured at 7.5 degrees, while the air temperature showed 1 degree, and swam for a long time.
ONE PERSON SWAM IN FREEZING COLD IN BÜYÜKÇEKMECE AS WELL
Büyükçekmece Beach also witnessed similar scenes. A person who did not mind the snowy weather entered the sea at Büyükçekmece Beach. Those who saw the person entering the sea while it was snowing could not hide their astonishment. Those moments were recorded by bystanders with a mobile phone camera.