Remains of Australian man and Australian woman identified by family members in Turkey, according to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Melbourne grandfather Suat Bayram. Relative Ebru Hudaverdi posted to social media: ‘We lost our beloved father and grandfather.’Melbourne grandfather Suat Bayram. Relative Ebru Hudaverdi posted to social media: ‘We lost our beloved father and grandfather.
“We lost our beloved father and grandfather,” Bayram’s relative Ebru Hudaverdi posted to social media. “Our pain is too immense.”was found in rubble but his death is yet to be confirmed by local authorities or family. The department is assisting the families of all three. About 80 Australians who were in the area affected by the earthquake are now receiving assistance from Australia in Turkey and Lebanon.Diplomatic missions in Ankara, Istanbul and Beirut continue to reach out to Australians reportedly in the region.
More than 70 emergency service personnel flew to the earthquake zone to help with rescue and recovery efforts.
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