Boat sinks off coast of Basiskele, 24 rescued

24 people were rescued after the sinking of a boat in Kocaeli province of Türkiye.

Report informs, citing the Turkish media, that two of the rescuers involved in the incident were injured.

They were taken to the hospital, and their condition was reported to be good.

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A boat sank off the coast of Basiskele Kavakli in Kocaeli Province, Türkiye, Report informs, citing the Turkish media.

Employees of the Emergency Medical Service and rescuers were involved in the incident.

The cause of the incident and how many people were on the boat are unknown.