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Update on Christian Atsu: We’ve located his room, and found two pairs of his shoes, still no sight of him- Agent
Nana Sechere, UK-based Agent of Black Stars Winger Christian Atsu, has given the latest update on the soccer star who went missing since Monday, February 6,2023 after an earthquake hit Turkey.
The 31-year-old who joined the Turkish club, Hatayspor last summer, was reported to have been among the thousands of people who were left under the rubble of a building, together with the club’s sporting director Taner Savut,
Atsu was confirmed to have been found a day later, however, reports on his whereabouts were refuted by a Board member of his club Mustafa Zat.
Since then, Atsu’s family and the whole of Ghana have been on the edge waiting to receive any positive news on the situation.
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After visiting the site where Atsu’s building was located, Nana Sechere has finally given an update on the situation.
According to him, although they have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and found two pairs of his shoes, they haven’t been able to locate the soccer star’s body.
“It has been 9 days since the earthquake and we still have not located Christian. I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family. The scenes are unimaginable and our hearts are broken for all the people affected. During my time here we have been able to locate Christian Atsu’s exact room location, and we have found two pairs of his shoes,” Nana Sechere shared on Twitter.
He continued; “Yesterday we received confirmation that thermal imagery was showing signs of up to 5 lives, however, I am told that the only real confirmation of life is through sight, smell and sound, and unfortunately we were not able locate Christian.”
Nana Sechere adds that the situation is difficult, as communicating with the Turkish Authorities has become a barrier.
“This is a difficult situation and we are extremely grateful to all the Turkish and foreign rescue teams, local civilians and volunteers for their efforts and response in rescuing survivors. However, we urgently need more resources, including a translator, on the ground. Things are moving incredibly slow and as a result of that many rescues are being delayed, and lives are being lost due to the lack of resources available to the workers.”
He also adds that Atsu’s club seems to have deserted the player, denying him of their position and influence to help speed up the search.
“It is unfortunate that the club is not on the ground with us, side by side, in the search for Christian. Their position and influence, accompanied with their local knowledge would be extremely helpful. We implore the President of the club and mayor of Hatay, Lütfü Savaş to provide additional resources to speed up the rescue efforts as a priority,” he adds.
It has been 9 days since the earthquake and we still have not located Christian.
I am at the quake site in Hatay with Christian’s family. The scenes are unimaginable and our hearts are broken for all the people affected.
— Nana Sechere (@iAmNana7) February 14, 2023
A 7.8 magnitude tremor struck southern Turkey and northern Syria early on Monday morning, before a subsequent 7.5 magnitude quake. A major rescue operation is underway in the region with more than 36,000 people dead and many more injured or missing.
