Unusual moments in amateur match: Seagull saved with CPR
During an amateur football match in Istanbul, players intervened to save a seagull that had become motionless after being struck by the ball, successfully bringing it back to life.
An extraordinary event took place on the pitch during an amateur football match in Istanbul. As the match was underway, a seagull flying low suddenly struck a fast-moving ball, fell to the ground, and became motionless. The referee immediately stopped the game, and the players rushed to help.
Realizing that the seagull lying on the ground had no pulse, the players instinctively began performing CPR to revive the animal. After a few minutes of intervention, the seagull began to move, drawing applause from the spectators in the stands.
?? CPR for a seagull on the pitch!
— ZPOR (@gzt_spor) February 22, 2026
In a match played in the amateur league in Istanbul, the ball hit a flying seagull. Players brought the motionless seagull back to life by performing CPR. pic.twitter.com/7beJvy0zTR
Having recovered in a short time, the seagull flapped its wings and flew away from the pitch.
News Source: 12punto
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