Rescue moments on live broadcast! They were stranded for hours and were rescued by boats

NEWS CENTER - Teams were mobilized to rescue citizens stranded in the flooded area after heavy rain in Sarıyer Ayazağa.

CNN Türk correspondent Emel Telli and cameraman Yasin Kamaloğlu covered the work in the region live since the morning hours.

Rescue teams reached citizens stranded in the floodwaters with work machines and boats.

While the citizens brought by boats were taken to the safe area, the excitement of those waiting in the region at each new rescue moment was reflected on the cameras.

"WE WERE TRAPPED FOR 15-16 HOURS"

One of the rescued citizens, while explaining the difficult times they experienced, said that they were stranded for approximately 15-16 hours.

Citizens stated that they had to wait where they were due to the rising waters throughout the night, and that the water receded somewhat in the morning.

Another citizen said that they were stuck in the bus with about 30 other people, and then they took shelter in a quarry and spent the night there.

HE WAS SAVED, HE COULD NOT HOLD HIS TEARS

One of the women rescued by boat could not control her tears after the fear she experienced.

Stating that she had been in the area since 15:00 yesterday, the woman said, "My psychology is broken," while explaining the difficult moments she experienced.

Answering the questions of reporter Emel Telli, citizens explained that they were stranded for hours and had to leave their vehicles behind.

FIGHT AGAINST TIME FOR THOSE TRAPPED

It was reported that while rescue efforts were ongoing, there were still citizens waiting for help in the region.

It was stated in the live broadcast that more than 100 people were trapped in a factory and that those inside were waiting for supplies.

While the rescue moments and experiences of the citizens brought to the safe zone by boats are reflected on the screens, the efforts of the teams to reach the stranded people continue.