A group of British tourists in the district of Marmaris in Muğla poured the ashes of their deceased loved ones into the sea.
On the Uzunyalı beach in Marmaris, a group of British tourists conducted a ceremony to scatter the ashes of their loved ones who had passed away in their home country and had a fondness for Marmaris.
REACTION FROM TURKISH TOURISTS
However, this action sparked reactions from Turkish tourists present at the beach. Witnesses expressed concerns about the potential health hazards of scattering human ashes so close to the shore.
DISTRICT HEALTH DIRECTORATE COLLECTS SAMPLES OF SEAWATER TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER
Following the incident, the District Health Directorate took action by collecting samples of seawater from the Uzunyalı beach to investigate the matter further.
This incident gained significant attention in media as well, with reports highlighting the lengthy and challenging process of obtaining permission to scatter ashes in Turkey.
