A 14-year-old boy died after being electrocuted in the flood: Painful details emerged after Mahmut's death

The incident took place in Balat District Çukurbostan Park. Mahmut Işıldak was electrocuted when he stepped into the puddle. The child, who was taken to the hospital unconscious, could not be saved despite all the interventions and died. Isıldak will be buried today.

HE LOST HIS FATHER 6 MONTHS AGO

It was learned that 14-year-old Mahmut Işıldak, who died after being electrocuted during yesterday's downpour in Çukurbostan, Fatih district of Istanbul, was hafiz, and his father died 6 months ago. It was said that Işıldak walked barefoot, taking off her shoes to prevent them from getting wet.

STATEMENT FROM THE GOVERNORSHIP

In the statement made by the Governorship of Istanbul regarding the incident, it was stated that, "In the incident that took place in Çukurbostan Park of Balat District of Fatih district, a 14-year-old child named M.I. was electrocuted when he stepped in a puddle. The child, who was taken to the hospital unconscious, could not be saved and died despite all the interventions. An investigation has been launched into the incident."

In the statement made by Fatih Municipality, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that took place at the exit of Balat Çukurbostan Park and in which a 14-year-old child lost his life. May God have mercy on our child and offer our condolences to his family and relatives. There is no road excavation or infrastructure work carried out by our municipality at the point where the incident occurred. We are closely following the process to determine the causes of the incident in coordination with the relevant institutions."