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Saturday, 26 December 2015

Turkey's president stops his motorcade to talk suicidal man off jumping from bridge (photos)

The president of Turkey, Recep Tayip Erdogan was passing through the 211ft Bosphorus bridge which links Europe with Asia after Friday prayers on Christmas day when he spotted a man attempting to jump off the bridge. He stopped his motorcade to talk to the man whom police had been trying to talk to for two hours. See the photos after the cut...


Footage showed Erdogan's bodyguards bringing the sobbing man, who appeared to be in his early 30s, to talk to the President through the window of his car. After a few moments, the man could then be seen kissing Erdogan's hand before being escorted to safety.


Police had allegedly been trying for almost two hours to talk the man out of committing suicide.
He was said to have abandoned his car on the bridge and climbed over the side railing due to long-standing depression.
The man is as yet unidentified.


123 comments:

  1. BUHARI WILL NEVER DO THIS. RATHER, he will kick that poor man to his death. This is a perfect example of a leader.

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    1. He needs to kick you to your death swine. I don't know how you just get on the internet and yap off like a degenerate. How dare you bring in our President's name into this story?

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    2. Anonymous he can do it,get lost #sneh

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    3. Ur a fool Stern big 1 at that.. Chidozie d hustle for 100k is real..

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    4. stern u just saying rubbish,how sure are u dat buhari will never do it?

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    5. Zarah , Fatima and lami (buhari's children ) are these you handwork? Lwkmd

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    6. Both stern. And bruce are mentally challenged your mates are making money, yur here showing stupidity

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    7. Mumu be asking "how dare u"

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    8. hate comments... smh


      ***我爱你 (Wǒ ài nǐ)***

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    9. Brush or buise and stern...your stupidity is second to none..hatred has eaten your micro brain off.

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    10. I guess mr stern is frustrated like d man. Mind you buhari is a product of our society. If u claim he can't do dis , u can't either.



      #Lobatan!!!

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    11. STERN is right...

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    12. Stern,the other day you called Buhari's grandson a future boomber. You are so full of hate.

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    13. Use your brain When talking.

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  2. Whatever situation you find yourself in,taking your own life is never an option!

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  3. Heyaaa.... So nice...






    Enugu's second shoe designer

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    1. Lmaooo, I swr down, person wey wan die na him dem dey beg for two hours. Death never hungry am

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  5. hevfor jump nah....why did he wait for 2 hours

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  6. That is so nice of him.......... I can see frustration in the guys eyes...

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  7. As this life sweet reach so_OYO

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  8. Oyibo people can be funny somtimes.

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  9. God save am



























    !brightosman aka fake phyno .#gerarahere

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  10. Eyah....... What a pity. Should the reason for the suicide attempt be financial, I guess it can now be resolved

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  11. I pray he gets over his depression

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  12. Pls mr. Presido next time leave such creaps

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  13. So nice.
    He just saved a life.

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  14. Just negodu!
    Try am for naija. Buhari no even send your father left nyash.


    Sincerely speaking the mind of Amadioha

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  15. Hmmm he should be thanking God for saving him.

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  16. He no wan commit suicide...he. Is just playing.....somfin wey u go just jump inside one tim u stay der 4 hours make. Pple come talk 2 u...onye ala...u wan commit suicide

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  17. Whatever it is that's making him think suicide is the next thing is not what it .
    Its never the end of the road.
    Am happy he listened to them.



    #Hajia Mufliat

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  18. After meeting a president who wouldn't reconsider. Mr man there's no ten virgins in heaven for you oh

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  19. Trust Vladimir Putin 2 harness some Dope jokes outta the spectacle and spit em directly in Recep's face and probably tell him 2 kiss his ass.

    It was one of the Dopest Nights ever in weeks and probably days 2 cum.
    Still reeling over the enchanting concupiscent that redefined my age-long concept of copulation.
    I literally had a lukewarm bath in some Squirting juice courtesy of a freak that navigated me 2 Elysium n Back again.
    Need 2 still catch some sleep cos the desire for a replication of the histrionic in another realm has never been more stronger.

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  20. eyaaaaa pls don't take your life no matter what









    high~on~zero~coke

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  21. Trust Vladimir Putin 2 harness some Dope jokes outta the spectacle and spit em directly in Recep's face and probably tell him 2 kiss his ass.

    It was one of the Dopest Nights ever in weeks and probably days 2 cum.
    Still reeling over the enchanting concupiscent that redefined my age-long concept of copulation.
    I literally had a lukewarm bath in some Squirting juice courtesy of a freak that navigated me 2 Elysium n Back again.
    Need 2 still catch some sleep cos the desire for a replication of the histrionic in another realm has never been more stronger.

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  22. That was nice of the president...but he should at least be a solution to whatsoever issues the guy might be going through.Very Nice.

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  23. Cool......aunty Linda please post my comment o

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  24. Ehya life has scorned him with ingratitude maybe.

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  25. Smell frustration.





    #linda give me 1bottle#

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  26. Smell frustration.





    #linda give me 1bottle#

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  27. Seriously? for two hours.....he's not ready to die all he wanted was attention

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  28. President GEJ lost the 2015 Presidential election as an incumbent; He didn't jump off the bridge... lolllll
    The man goat don born cow be dat


    Linda I have not gotten my 20k alert ooo
    Plss do something


    My view not urs!!!!

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  29. see government for the people not our naija govt. I reserve my comment!!!!!

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  30. THE TURKISH PRESIDENT GET SWAG. SEE AS IM DEY USE IPHONE, NO BE ALL THIS LEGBERES WEY DEY GOVT OFFICE

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  31. This is what is called divine intervention + helper of destiny. Thank God for your life.

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  32. Good thing he came in time...Loads of people are battling wit depression, but suicide is never the solution. Am glad he was saved

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  33. Him own don take style better.
    Plz add BBM; 2ADE41F3 and whatsapp; 08050941651 for your quality et affordable handbags

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  34. Talked to him for 2hours? Lol.. Am elated 4 him bt it's obvious he isn't ready to die yet, if not he would hav jumped since b4 d president arrived.

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  35. what a life, hand work of depression

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  36. Who knows what led to attempting suicide? Gud the president stopped it. I wish he can bring is mind down n believe all will be better again. Many ppl re just frustrated. But it's well.

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  37. Try this in 9ja..u must jump or u get arrested lol...






    ~make I go take one bottle of star beer~

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  38. This is what is called divine intervention + helper of destiny. Thank God for your life.

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  39. Wait! can someone living in Nigeria suffer depression sha, especially living in Lagos when there is a lot of groove on the street u can never become bored even if ua broke. Evn in traffic after listening songs from Terry Apako, Dbanj eyin boys e gba Oju e, Olamide and many more. those kyn songs that fingers ur spirit. well I don't blame dis people sha cos how can u listen to One Direction and Adele "Hello" and ur depression level won't rise times ten. With more of stuffs like dis in Naija, thats why they named us the Happiest people on earth.

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  40. Onyibo self they experience frustration? ?? I tot its only in Nigeria. I wish him well. pls tell nhim 2016 has got alot to offer.

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  41. Dats compassion
    Can LIBers see me at all? Am I invisible?

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  42. That's kind of him,just like my babe @linda,if na nigeria the man no go even look u,rather his aids will tag u a boko haram member.

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  43. Awwww how nice! I know this bridge very well.I love Turkey and its people.Erdogan please make me a citizen

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  44. Eyeah, Life don tire this one, but you lucky say na Turkey no be Nigeria, nobody send you oo.

    Mhen no reason is good enough to go, when there is life there is hope.

    ~FromOutOfThisWorld~

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  45. I wonder wat wil make som1 to commit suicide..thanks 2d president for makin the man change his mind

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  46. maybe nobe his time to die.,
    ben soccer

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  47. Eyahh! So touching. Na was oo!

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  48. Eyahh! So touching. Na wa oo!

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  49. Touching,how reasonable of Mr president.

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  50. Dat's very nice of him.ifyiiokoye@gmail.com

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  51. He just saved a life, God bless him real big

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  52. I think some leaders need to emulate this. This is one of good leader's attitudes.

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  53. AM HAPPY HE DIDN'T COMMIT SUICIDE AT LAST,BUT THE GUY DI NOT MEAN BUSINESS BEFORE,HE WAS JUST SEEKING FOR ATTENTION AND AM GLAD HE GOT IT,IF NOT HE WOULD HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE BEFORE THEY ARRIVE THERE,IMAGINE THEY WERE BEGGING HIM FOR TWO HOURS,THAT IS A LONG TIME TO HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE WITHOUT INTERFERENCE,LINDA,WE DIDN'T READ ANYTHING FROM YOU YESTERDAY,IS ALRIGHT.
    GLAD TO KNOW YOU ARE BACK TO BLOGGING

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  54. This is expected to be emulated by some so called leaders around us.
    I dey smile .

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  55. AM HAPPY HE DIDN'T COMMIT SUICIDE AT LAST,BUT THE GUY DI NOT MEAN BUSINESS BEFORE,HE WAS JUST SEEKING FOR ATTENTION AND AM GLAD HE GOT IT,IF NOT HE WOULD HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE BEFORE THEY ARRIVE THERE,IMAGINE THEY WERE BEGGING HIM FOR TWO HOURS,THAT IS A LONG TIME TO HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE WITHOUT INTERFERENCE,LINDA,WE DIDN'T READ ANYTHING FROM YOU YESTERDAY,IS ALRIGHT.
    GLAD TO KNOW YOU ARE BACK TO BLOGGING

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  56. AM HAPPY HE DIDN'T COMMIT SUICIDE AT LAST,BUT THE GUY DI NOT MEAN BUSINESS BEFORE,HE WAS JUST SEEKING FOR ATTENTION AND AM GLAD HE GOT IT,IF NOT HE WOULD HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE BEFORE THEY ARRIVE THERE,IMAGINE THEY WERE BEGGING HIM FOR TWO HOURS,THAT IS A LONG TIME TO HAVE COMMITED SUICIDE WITHOUT INTERFERENCE,LINDA,WE DIDN'T READ ANYTHING FROM YOU YESTERDAY,IS ALRIGHT.
    GLAD TO KNOW YOU ARE BACK TO BLOGGING

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  57. Wow...oyibo police love and care for their citizens,the man would died before the president arrival if it was in Nigeria

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  58. Wow!
    Nice of him...
    He should face jail time jare

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  59. Now someone will set out for a plea to donate money for this man,anyways tomorrow I will be at 3rd mainland bridge for the Nigerian version.I trust Nigerians...JUMP,DIE IF YOU WANT DIE.

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  60. Wow! Thank GOD that he was able to talk him out, out of committing suicide.

    Crayice7@gmail.com

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  61. Good work Mr Presido....na so the man for just die christmas death

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  62. debutante aka who anonymous don help26 December 2015 at 10:55

    Nice president..naija convoy go just ignore u de go their way

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  63. I still wonder why we Nigerians don't get depressed with all our suffering

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  64. There's no justifiable reason 4 his stupidness.he shud jst tank his Creator 4 giving him a 2nd chance.nonsense!

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  65. They had to make sure he wasn't a terrorist. That's why the President didn't come down. If it was in Naija our president go like show himself not knowing the Manny could be a suicide bomber

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  66. Tears rolling down my chin. Thank God 4 his life.

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  67. If you check now, maybe the depression started since when tin fish decided to can just 2 and a half fish....eyah. thank God he heeded sha. Merry Christmas to him.

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  68. :
    LINDA NWAGOD:


    Depression is a bitc*
    Thank God 4 his life
    Dey really hv a nice president
    God bless him
    Linda don't take note!



    # oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#
    # oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

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  69. God lead d president to pass by during dose hrs... Dat's all I can say...

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  70. His life will neva remain de same.

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  71. Omg suicide!!! So nice of the president.. If na naija they go even shoot you comot bridge for attempting to kill the president #donjazzy's ex

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  72. Bros,abeg next time u wan kill urself send me ur car,den u can go ahead wit d suicide

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  73. Heya he just saved a soul
    -D great anonymous now as Vivian Reginalds

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  74. We thank God for his life! Linda , why don't you and your sister's visit Istanbul! You will love it, see why adaeze hobo loves the place

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  75. Nice,You people should try and help him out,May be he is fed up in life,but suicide is not the best option.

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  76. 1. That's a huge Xmas gift to the suicidal man. 2. Try it in Nig make we see if no be police go help push u off the bridge 3. #MYOPINION#

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  77. Mr. President looks positively revulsed. He could not even make it a better PR event for himself by looking the part of a concerned stateman.

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  78. This cnt happen in naija cos d will always see it as a plot to assassinate or kidnap them government lmao

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  79. He is the reason he wanted to jump into the river and thank God he came at the right time to right one of his wrongs as the president whose responsibility is to protect life......#just be just#

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  80. Enter your comment...what a leader not a ruler what an act of love.

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  81. How can a man take his own life,smh.........munachiphilips@gmail.com

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  82. A life saved from the already standby cold hands of death. I hope this life would also be saved with a solution to whatever it was that prompted it to believe suicide was the best option at that very moment.

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  83. LANRECHUKS@YAHOO.com26 December 2015 at 12:49

    Wow


    I love Linda LANRECHUKS@YAHOO.com

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  84. abeg Linda this one no be news at all...cos evri right thinking person will do same....Next tori pls

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  85. president with a good heart. thank GOD he didnt ignore d frustrated man

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  86. TRY THAT RUBBISH WITH BUHARI ON 3RD MAIN LAND BRIDGE. ODE SOMBORI

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  87. Wow dt very thoughtful. ..eseokodugha75@yahoo.com

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  88. In life,one has to know good times and become depressed when things get rough.Have we seen good times in Nigeria?

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