Paola Favero, a 61-year-old Italian mountaineer, was buried under an avalanche while skiing in the Gurpinar district of Van, Turkey’s eastern city. The foot of the mountaineer, who was rescued from under the snow pile in a short time thanks to the group’s intervention, was found to be broken. Turkish rescue teams were dispatched to the region by helicopter after being informed of the situation. Paola Favero, who was initially assisted by the teams who arrived on the scene, was taken to the Gendarmerie Helicopter Squadron Command. Favore then was taken by ambulance to Van Training and Research Hospital.
Turkish Couple Travels the World with Income from Farming
A couple from Türkiye’s Şırnak province has traveled to 40 countries across six continents over 16 years, funding their journeys through animal husbandry. Taybet and Feyzullah Artuç, inspired by a newspaper supplement in their youth, began their travels after visiting historical sites across Türkiye.
Starting with neighboring countries, they expanded their journeys to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their trips are financed by selling livestock, with one cow covering an entire vacation. The couple aims to visit 208 countries, continuing their travels as long as their health allows.
Melih Yiğit – Mikail Şan
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