Man Disappears After Apologizing, Found 12 Hours Later
Mine worker Hüseyin A. (35) made headlines when he disappeared from his shift after a troubling phone call to his family in the Soma district of Manisa. He was found alive in the countryside 12 kilometers away from the mine where he worked, thanks to a 12-hour search and rescue operation.
Hüseyin A., who worked as a laborer in a mining company in Soma, called his family and said, “I have a lot of debt, I can’t pay it. Please forgive me,” before leaving work abruptly at 18:00. Concerned relatives reported him missing, as he had disappeared without a trace. The search and rescue operation was led by the Manisa Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate (AFAD), Gendarmerie Search and Rescue (JAK), and Search and Rescue Association (AKUT).
Teams examined security cameras at the mine to determine Hüseyin A.’s route and found some of his belongings in the forest. Following their search, they located Hüseyin A. in the countryside near Efkaftepe Neighborhood, 12 kilometers away from the mine. He was taken to Soma State Hospital for a health check.
This incident sheds light on the struggles faced by mine workers and the importance of mental health support in high-risk work environments. The successful rescue operation highlights the dedication and efforts of search and rescue teams in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals in need.
