At around 15:00 on the coast of Ormanlı Neighborhood in Istanbul, 22-year-old Y.E.D. and 23-year-old İ.K.G., who rented a jet ski, fell into the water for an unknown reason. Firefighters, health, gendarmerie, AFAD, underwater search and rescue, and coast guard teams were dispatched to the scene upon notification.
İ.K.G., who was pulled out of the water with a broken arm, was rescued with the help of citizens and taken to the hospital by ambulance. Extensive search operations were launched in the area to find the missing Y.E.D.
After four hours of searching by the teams, the lifeless body of Y.E.D. was found. The body was taken to the Forensic Medicine Institution. The gendarmerie teams continue their investigations regarding the incident.
No official statement has yet been made about the cause of the accident. It is expected that the investigation will be clarified in the coming days.
The importance of safety measures to be taken during the use of such marine vehicles has once again been revealed. The statements of the authorities and the results of the investigation will be followed.