In Anıtpark, one of the busiest spots in Diyarbakır, Automatic External Defibrillator, which is placed to enable citizens to provide first aid in sudden and critical emergencies such as cardiac arrest. (OED) unit, was the target of an unidentified person or persons.
The unit placed in the park within the scope of the project implemented with great common sense, was severely damaged in a short time. The protective glass part of the device was broken and exploded by a stone or a hard object., The most painful thing is that it was determined that the vital medical supplies inside were stolen or removed..
Great Irresponsibility Where Seconds Matter
Making the AED device, which is the most important link in the life-saving chain until the ambulance arrives in case of sudden cardiac arrest, become this way., It also attracted great reaction from the surrounding citizens.. Residents using the park, “If someone falls ill here and seconds are ticking, who will be held accountable?? Public property and human life should not be damaged so easily.” He rebelled against the situation by saying.
Urgent Call to Authorities: “Let it be reactivated and protected”
Environmental residents and sensitive citizens, He demands that the security cameras in the area be examined and the perpetrators be found as soon as possible.. At the same time, In case of a possible emergency, the authorities were called to prevent a disaster from occurring.;
Immediate replacement of the damaged AED unit,
Completing the missing materials and making them ready for reuse,
In order to prevent similar vandalism incidents, security measures and camera monitoring are requested to be increased around the unit..
It has once again been revealed that social awareness must be increased regarding the protection of such vital devices that directly concern human life..
