An emotional funeral ceremony was held in Demirci district for forestry worker Dönertaş, who died as a result of a tragic accident while responding to a forest fire in Bergama.
The body of Dönertaş, who was injured when the pickup truck belonging to the forest management directorate overturned during the fire response in the Çobanlar area and died in the hospital, was brought to the Bergama Forest Management Directorate to receive forgiveness.
Following the ceremony, in which his family and colleagues shed tears, the body wrapped in the Turkish flag was brought to the martyr’s hometown of Durhasan Neighborhood in Demirci district. Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı, Manisa Governor Enver Ünlü, General Director of Forestry Bekir Karacabey and İzmir Regional Director of Forestry Mahmut Yılmaz also attended the funeral prayer held on Friday at the neighborhood mosque.
In his speech, Minister Yumaklı drew attention to the existence of heroes who sacrificed their lives for the survival of the homeland and nation, and emphasized that Dönertaş was one of these heroes. Expressing his condolences to the family and relatives of the martyr, Minister Yumaklı stated that the state and the forestry organization would stand by the martyr’s family.
Dönertaş’s funeral was held in the neighborhood cemetery, accompanied by prayers.
Details of the incident
Injured in an accident while responding to a forest fire in Bergama yesterday, Dönertaş and transportation personnel Özgür Dilsiz were taken to Bergama State Hospital by ambulance. After receiving initial treatment, Dönertaş was transferred to İzmir City Hospital by ambulance helicopter, but unfortunately could not be saved.
