Tragedy in Turkey: Saudi Tourist Dies After Falling Into Mountain River

A Saudi Arabian tourist lost his life in northeastern Turkey after slipping into a fast-moving mountain river while taking photos, according to Turkish media reports. The accident occurred Tuesday evening in the Demirkapi area of Caykara district, Trabzon province, a popular spot for nature lovers.

Abdulaziz Al-Harbi, 39, was photographing the scenic Uzungol region when he fell into the river. His brother Omar jumped in to rescue him, but both were swept away by the current. Emergency responders, including AFAD teams, medics, and gendarmes, arrived after witnesses called for help.

Omar Al-Harbi was pulled to safety by bystanders, but doctors pronounced Abdulaziz dead at the scene. The victim’s body has been sent to the Forensic Medicine Institute for an autopsy. Omar is reported to be in good condition. The family was vacationing in the area. Video of the incident, captured by witnesses on their phones, is being reviewed by authorities.