One of the police officers on the boat that capsized in Sinop lost his life, the other is wanted

The boat with police officers Orhan Gazi Yetiş and Numan Şen, who went to sea while they were on leave, off the coast of Yalı village of the center, was dragged by the waves and capsized after an engine failure. Orhan Gazi Yetiş, one of the two police officers who fell into the sea, was brought to the shore thanks to the work of the teams. Yetiş, who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all the efforts of the doctors.

A search and rescue operation was launched for the missing Numan Şen under the coordination of the Coast Guard Command. Work continues on approximately 10 kilometers of Lala beach and its surrounding coastline.

While 1 helicopter, 1 manned reconnaissance plane, 8 boats, 2 reinforcement boats and 21 divers participated in the work, 75 coast guard and 65 gendarmerie personnel, as well as maritime police, AFAD teams, fisheries control boat and fishing boats affiliated with Demirciköy Fisherman's Cooperative also supported. While the area is monitored from the air with 3 drones, an underwater ROV imaging system and side-scan sonar are used.

HIS FAMILY IS WAITING WITH HOPE

Selami Şen, uncle of Numan Şen, who came to Sinop from Bafra, said that they followed the search efforts from the scene. Stating that his nephew is about 40-45 years old and has been working as a police officer in Sinop for 16 years, Şen said, "He is married and has two children, and his wife is also devastated. We have been torn apart since the evening. We couldn't stay at home so we came here. Everyone is doing everything they can. He knew how to swim, but there was no sailing or fishing like that. He bought this boat as a hobby."

Necati Şen said that he talked to Numan Şen's father on the phone shortly before the incident. Şen said, "His father called his son. His father was going to buy something for his son. He said on the phone, 'I'll buy it tomorrow.' He was also going to come today, but this news came 10 minutes later."

CEREMONY FOR THE POLICE OFFICER WHO LOST HIS LIFE

On the other hand, a ceremony was held at Sinop Police Station for police officer Orhan Gazi Yetiş (38), who lost his life in the accident. The body of Yetiş, brought to the area by the ceremonial squad, was sent to his hometown Malatya to be buried.

It was reported that the search for Numan Şen continues uninterruptedly with the teams formed in the region.