28-year-old found after two days trapped near historic tunnel in Hatay
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At a glance
- A 28-year-old man became trapped for two days after falling near the historic Titus Tunnel in Samandağ, Hatay.
- Gendarmerie teams launched a search after his family could not reach him and rescued him from the tunnel area.
- Medical teams took him to hospital as a precaution, and his condition was reported to be good.
A 28-year-old man in Hatay was rescued after spending two days trapped near the historic Titus Tunnel, where he had fallen after losing his balance.
A.A., who lives in Samandağ's Kapısuyu neighborhood, had driven to the area near the tunnel. He left his phone in his vehicle, leaving him unable to call for help after the fall.
His family reported that they had not heard from him for two days, prompting gendarmerie teams to begin a search. The teams found him trapped in the tunnel area and handed him over to medical personnel. He was taken to hospital as a precaution after receiving initial treatment, and his condition was reported to be good.
Originally published by Hürriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.