International judo star Emre Yazgan, 18, was killed after an avalanche at the Palandoken Ski Center in Erzurum in North-East Turkey, despite efforts to save him
A devastating avalanche at a popular ski resort has killed a rising judo star, despite efforts to save him.
Emre Yazgan was enjoying the Palandoken Ski Center in Erzurum, North-East Turkey when the natural disaster struck this week. Footage from local news reports showed the moment rescue teams searched the area after the avalanche hit, where many had been enjoying themselves at the time.
Local governor Mustafa Ciftci said: “Our athlete Emre Yazgan could not be saved despite all interventions. My condolences to our nation.”
Popular Emre was part of Turkey’s National Judo Team.
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