By Tiasa Bhowal: The earthquake which struck on February 6 killed a minimum of 36,187 individuals in southern Turkey, while authorities in neighbouring Syria have actually reported 5,800 deaths. Rescue operations are on in a number of parts of both Turkey and Syria. However, as days go by, the hope of discovering survivors is gradually decreasing.
Some definitely heart-wrenching and heartbreaking visuals are emerging from these locations. Amid these ravaging videos, there are likewise visuals offering us hope. One such video that has actually been doing the rounds of the web includes a rescue employee with a cat that was saved from under the debris in quake-hit Turkey.
The video of the cat and the rescuer was shared on Reddit. The video reveals the cat set down on the rescuer’s shoulder.
“We rescue pets as well. On the fourth day of the earthquake, we rescued a Van cat. We handed it over to its owner. We rescued this cat the next day. We named it Enkaz (rubble), because we brought it out of hell. It might sound a little off-putting, but we wanted it to be a memory this way. We share everything we eat and drink here with Enkaz. The cat did not leave our side either. We are also trying to search some clues because maybe we will find the owner of the cat. But he’s not leaving. I see sadness in this cat. I keep it by my side, especially in case the owner comes. But if the owner doesn’t come out, I’m thinking of taking him with me, it will be a memory,” the rescue employee said.
Watch the video here:
Netizens in the remarks area composed that most likely the cat is still frightened after what took place and is sticking on to the only sense of safety.
“Poor buddy is probably terrified still and latching onto the sense of safety and security of staying with the rescuers,” a user composed.
“He’s so appreciated! Fireman got himself a best friend,” another user composed.
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The catastrophe has actually wrecked cities in both nations, leaving numerous survivors homeless in near-freezing winter season temperature levels. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has actually stated a state of emergency situation in 10 provinces for 3 months.
