The Czech search and rescue team, which completed working in the rescue efforts that began after the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye, and returned to their home country. The Czech team was greeted with flowers by Czech Interior Minister Vit Rakusan, Turkish Ambassador to Prague Egemen Bağış and many Turks living in Czechia.
The team, consisting of 71 people and 8 search dogs, recovered 78 bodies of earthquake victims and rescued two alive during their 10 days of work.
“I hope the tragedy is the last tragedy for a long time. I am happy that we were able to help you. We can promise we are always your friends and we are ready to help you, also in the future,” said the Czech minister, Vit Rakusan.