Turkish player says he was treated like a hero after saving seagull: 'I was surprised'
Turkish amateur football player Gani Catan has gained international attention after performing CPR on a seagull that was injured during a match.
Turkish amateur player treated as a hero after saving seagull with CPR
Gani Catan, a 32-year-old Turkish accountant and amateur football player, gained global recognition after performing CPR on a seagull during a match, ultimately saving its life.
Watch: Seagull rescued with CPR by Istanbul football captain after ball collision
During a football match, Istanbul Yurdum Spor captain Gani Catan performed CPR on a seagull that fell onto the pitch after being hit by a ball.
Turkish footballer revives stunned seagull with CPR during match
During an amateur football match in Istanbul, team captain Gani Catan revived a seagull that was accidentally struck by a ball using CPR techniques.