Mesut Hančer lost his daughter Irmak (15) in the earthquake in Karamanmaraş on February 6, 2023. The earthquake struck southern and central Turkey, as well as northern and western Syria, causing significant losses. Mesut held his daughter’s hand under the rubble for hours, becoming a symbol of the tragedy. Despite the efforts, Irmak passed away, and Mesut also lost other family members. He and his family moved to Ankara, where they converted one room into a
Mesut lost his daughter Irmak in a 2023 earthquake.
