British tourists triggered a health alert in Turkey after wading into the sea to scatter the ashes of a deceased relative and causing ‘panic’ among beachgoers.
Health authorities in Marmaris, on the southern Aegean Coast, began a hasty investigation and took water samples following backlash from concerned locals about Monday’s ceremony.
Swimmers warned that the spreading of ashes in popular waters near the beach could endanger health, prompting an urgent response from the regional District Health Directorate.
The group of tourists had reportedly travelled with the intent of sprinkling the ashes at the Uzunyalı beach, a favoured spot of a late family member, in touching tribute.
Cremation is not legal in Turkey and restrictions are in place to limit bringing ashes into the country.
The family of a man who died scatter the ashes of their late relative at Uzunyalı beach
The touching tribute was organised by family of the late Briton, per Turkish media
The water tests…
