STORY: 3 treasure hunters killed in illegal excavation in NW Türkiye
SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024
DATELINE: April 19, 2024
LENGTH: 00:00:48
LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. shots of search and rescue teams moving towards the scene to rescue people trapped under the earth in the collapsed cave in Bursa, Türkiye
2. shots of rescuers carrying the lifeless body of a man killed in a cave-in in Bursa, Türkiye
3. shots of the cave where three people lost their lives in Bursa, Türkiye

STORYLINE:

A cave collapse in Türkiye's northwestern province of Bursa during an illegal treasure hunt killed three individuals on Thursday, as reported by local media.
   
The incident occurred in the Iznik district, where the three individuals were conducting an unauthorized excavation inside a cave for ancient artifacts. The cave-in trapped them as rocks fell upon them, according to the Ihlas news agency.
   
Following the report of the collapse, gendarmerie forces and emergency teams were dispatched to the scene and discovered the bodies of the treasure hunters entombed in the debris, the agency reported.
   
The cave, known to be frequented by treasure seekers, has been subject to periodic illegal excavations. Ihlas disclosed that an immediate investigation into the tragic event was initiated, and gendarmerie personnel are examining the site to determine if others were involved in the unlawful activities.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye.
(XHTV)