Peering out from under a large slab of concrete and brick, Abdulalim Muaini gestures weakly at his rescuers. It has been over two days since a massive earthquake brought his home in Hatay, Turkey, tumbling down upon him. | Reuters
This time, they said yes: they had found Abdulalim.
Abdulalim Muaini receives medical attention after he was rescued in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Hatay, Turkey, February 8, 2023. REUTERS Abdulalim’s legs were trapped underneath concrete but he was conscious and able to talk to his rescuers. Umit was unable to speak directly with Abdulalim, but two of his friends were standing nearby. They said Abdulalim was of Syrian origin, from Homs. He had fled the civil war and married Esra, a Turkish woman. The couple had two daughters, Mahsen and Besira, they said. It was unclear what had happened to the girls.
Rescues can take a long time and some hours later Umit returned, where he eventually saw Abdulalim being pulled out of the rubble. He was covered in grey dust, one eye was swollen, he was dehydrated and needed medical attention. But he survived.RELATED STORIES
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