Man disappears at sea in Turkey after ignoring warnings

A man has gone missing in the sea near Tersane Beach in Zonguldak, Turkey, after entering the water despite warnings about dangerous conditions.

Bayram Kahveci, 34, and a friend, identified as B.S., visited Tersane Beach on Sunday afternoon. Although beach officials had prohibited swimming due to adverse weather, the pair reportedly left the main beach area. They proceeded to nearby rocks, approximately 200-300 meters away, and entered the sea from there.

Shortly after entering the water, Kahveci began to be swept away by the waves. His friend immediately contacted the emergency services, prompting a large-scale search operation. The response included teams from the Coast Guard (Sahil Güvenlik), disaster management agency AFAD, police, medical personnel, and firefighters.

Search efforts are currently underway along the coastline and in the sea. Authorities noted that Kahveci had posted a photograph on his social media account shortly before entering the water. The image, taken on the rocks, was accompanied by a popular Turkish folk song, 'Hey gidi Karadeniz,' which evokes nostalgia for the Black Sea region. The search for Kahveci continues amidst challenging sea conditions.