In Trabzon, Türkiye, a woman narrowly escaped serious injury when a rope on a human slingshot attraction broke, causing her to fall. The woman suffered a minor leg injury. She shared her harrowing experience on social media, warning others about the risks associated with such attractions and emphasizing the need for rigorous safety protocols in adventure tourism.
Lush Garden Survives Massive Forest Fire in Türkiye’s Bursa
A devastating forest fire in Türkiye’s Bursa province reduced 100 hectares to ash, but one garden in Gürsu’s Karahıdır village remained untouched. Despite the destruction, Halil Kiraz’s 25-acre nectar orchard stood green and intact. Kiraz credited his drip irrigation system, firebreak road, regular maintenance, and almsgiving: “Everything turned to ash, but my garden remained green.”
The fire began on July 26, 2025, prompting the evacuation of 1,765 people. Now extinguished, the contrast of Kiraz’s green orchard amid scorched land has drawn widespread attention.
Abdullah Çibir – Ali Osman Akın
Prev
1 of 6
Next
TR