Details Emerge Regarding 14-Year-Old Taha's Death During Rafting

Çiğdem Katalıoğlu went to Fethiye on vacation with her husband, Kadir Katalıoğlu, and their 14-year-old son, Taha Emir Kayaalp. At Taha’s request, the family decided to go rafting and, following the guidance of hotel staff, made an arrangement with a company. On August 19, the family was taken to the riverbank in Gürleyik village, under the jurisdiction of Dalaman. According to allegations, they were placed in a raft without receiving any safety training and using old, worn-out equipment. At the very beginning of the tour, the raft capsized, trapping 14-year-old Taha among the rocks. After prolonged efforts, he was pulled from the water and taken to the hospital, but he could not be saved. Taha’s funeral was held on August 21, and he was buried in Balçık Cemetery in Gebze, Kocaeli. In connection with the incident, one instructor was arrested. The family filed complaints against the company officials and other individuals alleged to be responsible for the incident. ... (Content continues)