Health Support for Families of the Missing in the Filo Jet Disaster
Expert healthcare personnel have been assigned for families who lost relatives in the marine accident and continue to wait.
While psychological support is being provided by the Ministry of Health to families waiting for news from their relatives after the sinking of the Filo Jet, search operations for the 20 missing persons continue uninterrupted.
Deployment of Health Teams in the Region
The Ministry of Health keeps expert teams on standby in the region to provide health and psychosocial support to families going through difficult days.
Staffing of Expert Personnel on Duty
It was reported that 1 psychiatrist, 3 clinical psychologists, and emergency doctors are on duty to support the families in the region.
The health teams provide professional psychological support during the intense anxiety and uncertainty process experienced by the families.
Current Status of Search and Rescue Operations
Search and rescue operations initiated to find the 20 missing persons and reach the wreckage following the marine accident are ongoing.
Deployment by the Turkish Naval Forces
It was reported that following TCG IŞIN belonging to the Turkish Naval Forces, TCG ALEMDAR has also set off for the region to participate in the search operations.
TCG ALEMDAR, which can conduct search and rescue operations up to a depth of approximately 3,000 meters, also possesses advanced submarine rescue capability.