An avalanche struck Turkish youth national judo team training on Palandoken mountain in Erzurum, leaving 16-year-old Emre Yazgan seriously injured and other four athletes hurt, Turkish health ministry stated.
According to local authorities, five athletes from a 13-member youth national judo team camping in Palandoken were caught in an avalanche during their morning training session.
Provincial Disaster and Emergency Director Selahattin Karsli stated that the avalanche in Palandoken occurred in an area without ski slopes, saying, “Individuals were rescued with the help of the gendarmerie and their own efforts. One of our athletes was pulled out from two meters under the snow. It is likely that he has fractures in his neck and certain other areas of his body.”
Erzurum Palandöken Dağı’nda çığ düşmesi sonucu 1 kişi hayatını kaybetti, 3 kişi yaralandı.
Erzurum Palandöken Dağı’nda çığ düşmesi sonucu 1 kişi hayatını kaybetti, 3 kişi yaralandı.
Erzurum Governor Mustafa Ciftci announced rescue operations have been completed and all judokas have been rescued.
Turkish health ministry made a statement on the health conditions of rescued five individuals, stating that five individuals injured in the avalanche are under medical care, as the condition of Judo National Team athlete 16-year-old Emre Yazgan remains critical, and his treatment is continuing in intensive care.