Massive Search Underway As 9-Year-Old Saudi Boy Swept Away In Turkey's Haldezin River
Search operations are underway in northern Turkey for a 9-year-old Saudi boy, Faisal, who was swept away by the fast-moving Haldezin River in the Çaykara region of Trabzon while on vacation with his family.
The incident occurred two days ago, prompting an immediate large-scale search operation involving around 200 emergency responders.
Turkish authorities, led by the Governor of Trabzon, are closely monitoring the situation despite challenging conditions caused by the river's strong currents.
Rescue teams remain on high alert and are working tirelessly around the clock in hopes of locating the missing child. Authorities continue to coordinate efforts across multiple agencies to ensure the swiftest possible response under the difficult circumstances.
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