Tragic incident in Osmaniye: Elderly woman who went to gather sumac found dead

Tragic incident in Osmaniye: Elderly woman who went to gather sumac found dead

20.08.2026 07:00

In the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, 75-year-old Cezire Avlukyarı, who had left her home to collect sumac, was found dead in the rugged terrain. Her relatives suffered a nervous breakdown.

Cezire Avlukyarı, around 75 years old, who left her home to collect sumac in the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, was found dead on rugged terrain. Her relatives, who received the tragic news and came to the scene, suffered nervous breakdowns.

RELATIVES NOTIFIED THE GENDARMERIE WHEN THEY COULDN'T REACH HER

The incident occurred in Yenigün Village, affiliated with the Kadirli district. According to the information obtained, relatives who had not heard from Cezire Avlukyarı, who had gone to the rural area to collect sumac, notified the authorities. Upon the report, search efforts were initiated in the area by gendarmerie teams and villagers. 

INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO THE INCIDENT

As a result of the searches, Avlukyarı was found dead on rugged terrain. AFAD and Kadirli Municipality fire brigade teams were dispatched to the area. While Avlukyarı's relatives, who arrived at the scene, suffered nervous breakdowns, teams tried to calm the family. After the examination at the scene, the elderly woman's body was transported by tractor due to the rugged terrain conditions and handed over to the hearse.

An investigation has been launched into the incident.

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