Two Caught in Rip Current in Turkey’s Samandağ Rescued with Drone Assistance
Two people caught in a rip current in Turkey's Samandağ district were safely rescued following a drone-assisted operation by Coast Guard personnel.
Yulduz Salimov1 min readText size
Two people who entered the sea in the Samandağ district of Turkey's Hatay province faced a dangerous situation after being caught in a rip current. Upon receiving report of the incident, Coast Guard personnel launched a search and rescue operation in the area.
Search efforts were conducted from the air with drone support. During aerial monitoring, the exact location of both individuals swept by the current was identified using the drone.
Coast Guard crews responded promptly, pulling both individuals from the water alive and conscious onto their boat.
