In February 2023, two massive earthquakes—both measuring 7.8—rocked southern Türkiye and northern Syria, leaving cities in ruins and rescue teams scrambling. CGTN Stringer Neyran Elden embarked on a perilous overnight drive to Adana, near the hardest-hit areas, braving heavy snow and roadblocks to document the crisis. ❄️🚗
Elden’s journey, filled with detours and freezing conditions, highlights the challenges faced by both survivors and responders. Upon arrival, she captured heart-wrenching scenes of collapsed buildings and displaced families. 📸 'The resilience here is unimaginable,' she shared, promising deeper updates as relief efforts continue.
Stay tuned for more dispatches from the ground as Elden amplifies voices often unheard in global headlines. 💪✨
Reference(s):
Turkish Stringer Earthquake Diary | Episode 1: Heading to the epicenter
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