Woman Falls Off Cliff Moments After Getting Engaged In Turkey

In Turkey, a woman slipped and fell off a 100-foot cliff shortly after her boyfriend proposed to her. Unfortunately, she did not survive the fall, and despite immediate medical attention, she was declared dead at the scene.

In Turkey, a woman tragically fell to her death from a steep cliff just a few minutes after her boyfriend proposed to her. The incident occurred during a sunset picnic celebration to mark their engagement. Yesim Demir, aged 39, plummeted over 100 feet off the cliffside in Canakkale, northwestern Turkey, on July 6, as reported by The New York Post.

Demir's fiancé, Nizamettin Gursu, had briefly returned to their car to retrieve celebratory food and drinks after proposing. Upon hearing her scream, he rushed back to the cliffside and discovered that she had fallen over the edge. The couple had chosen the spot for its romantic ambience, intending to create a cherished memory after the proposal. Gursu recounted the unfortunate incident, stating that everything happened suddenly as she lost her balance and fell down.

Woman Slips Falls To Death Moments After Getting Engaged In Turkey

After immediately calling for help, Gursu and emergency responders attempted to rescue Yesim for 45 minutes, but sadly, she was declared deceased at the scene. The incident has left family and friends in shock, turning what should have been a joyful occasion into a heartbreaking tragedy.

Following the tragic incident, the authorities promptly closed off the area and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding Yesim Demir's fatal fall.

Friends of Demir expressed their concerns to local media, highlighting that the location where the accident occurred is a popular spot for watching sunsets. However, they raised awareness about the poor condition of the roads and the lack of safety measures at the edge of the cliff. They emphasised the urgent need for installing a fence and implementing necessary precautions to prevent similar accidents in the future.

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