22.06.2026 07:21
Following a report of a body seen on the water surface at the Muratlı Dam in Artvin, AFAD and police teams were dispatched to the area. An examination by divers revealed that the object in question was not a body but an inanimate mannequin. While the mannequin retrieved from the water was removed from the area, the teams' operation was concluded quickly.
Upon receiving a report of a body found on the water surface of the Muratlı Dam Lake in Artvin, teams were mobilized.
After information about a body with feet visible above the water, AFAD personnel and Hopa Marine Police teams were dispatched to the area.
THE TRUTH QUICKLY EMERGED
Diving teams arriving at the scene conducted an underwater inspection at the reported location.
During the checks, it was determined that the object seen on the water surface was not a human body but an inanimate mannequin.
MANNEQUIN REMOVED FROM WATER
The inanimate mannequin, retrieved from the water by the teams, was removed from the area. It was reported that no adverse situations were encountered in the region following the incident.