Saved from rubble 83 hours later, he returns as rescue volunteer
Onur Mermer, a young man who was removed from the rubble with injuries on the 4th day of the earthquake in Adıyaman, returned to the rubble to save the people under the collapsed buildings after his treatment at the hospital.
- Turkey
- Published Date: 09:59 | 13 February 2023
- Modified Date: 10:02 | 13 February 2023
Mermer, who was under the rubble in his house in Adıyaman Yavuz Selim District, could be reached after 4 days of the quakes.
He was removed from the wreckage by the teams with injuries and taken to the hospital.
Onur Mermer, who suffered head and back injuries, was discharged after his treatment was completed.
Mermer, whose relatives and friends were under the rubble, went to the wreckage to help the teams instead of resting at home. He helps the crews by working on the wrecks.
Stating that he survived the earthquake at the 83rd hour of the fourth day, Onur Mermer (23) said, "After 4-5 hours of treatment in the hospital, I was discharged and went home."
"However, because my relatives were under the rubble, I could not stand it and came to the wreckage," he added.
"I had relatives, friends and relatives in the wreckage. I'm helping with the work on the wreck. I am fine, thank God, these days will pass."