In a statement made by the General Directorate of Coastal Safety, it was stated that the boat, which was 20 meters long, began to drift as a result of a malfunction. Upon the notification of other mariners who noticed the situation, the fast rescue boat KEGM-5 was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Two citizens on a 20-meter-long boat drifting due to engine failure off the coast of Şile were rescued by our KEGM-5 fast rescue (life-saving) boat and secured at Poyrazköy Port. pic.twitter.com/4oR6doRnME
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As a result of the meticulous work of the teams, the two people on the drifting boat were safely rescued and taken to Poyrazköy Port. It was stated that the health status of the rescued individuals is good and that no injuries occurred.
News Source: AA
