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Turkish Footballer Revives Stunned Seagull with CPR During Match
Istanbul Yurdum Spor captain Gani Catan instinctively performed CPR on a seagull struck by a ball during a promotion playoff, reviving the bird despite no formal training.
- On Feb 22, Istanbul Yurdum captain Gani Catan rushed onto the pitch and performed chest compressions that helped revive the seagull, which showed signs of life afterward.
- The strike occurred when the seagull was hit mid-air by a clearance from Istanbul Yurdum goalkeeper in the 22nd minute as the bird cruised low over the field.
- The referee immediately stopped play and summoned on-pitch medical personnel to treat the seagull, and after less than a minute the captain handed the bird to a team official once he saw it moving.
- Despite losing the final on penalties, Istanbul Yurdum Spor’s team praised the act of saving a seagull, with reports emphasizing the rescue was considered more important than the title.
- The viral footage shows the seagull, reported to be back on its feet but with wing damage, after receiving CPR from Istanbul captain Gani Catan, drawing comparisons to past sporting bird incidents.
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