A carefree moment of fun during his vacation turned into a tragedy for a 39-year-old father of three in Turkey.
Arif Erman lost his life in the Alanya region of Antalya when he jumped from a hotel pier into the sea, unaware that the water was extremely shallow at that spot.
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Security cameras captured his final moments. The video shows the 39-year-old approaching the end of the pier, running up to it, and diving headfirst, despite warning signs stating that diving was prohibited due to the conditions.
But instead of landing in deep water, he struck the bottom, as the depth at that spot was only about half a meter.
Tragic footage shows the final moments of a father of three in Türkiye who jumped off a pier in Antalya, thinking it was harmless fun. The water was unexpectedly shallow, and he suffered a fatal broken neck. pic.twitter.com/99EcB6mWs4
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Despite rescue efforts, he did not survive
After he fell, hotel staff rushed to help him. A lifeguard pulled him from the water, and resuscitation efforts began while an ambulance was called.
The 39-year-old was taken to the hospital, but despite the doctors’ efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
Turkish authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident, and are also examining whether all necessary safety measures had been taken at the site.
Source: PROTO THEMA
