The Turkish city of Karabuk was shocked by a tragic incident. An 80-year-old elderly woman named Zehra Bolum was found dead in her dilapidated house, which resembled a shack. Her body was discovered by passersby lying in the snow in the backyard of her home. They immediately alerted the authorities. Police and ambulance teams rushed to the scene. A preliminary examination revealed that the woman died due to a sharp drop in body temperature from frostbite. Forensic teams inspected the scene and conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area. The body of Zehra Bolum was taken to the Forensic Medicine Institute (ATK) for an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death and to check if there were other reasons that led to her falling into the garden. The incident once again highlights the plight of the elderly living alone in difficult conditions, especially during periods of severe cold and snowfall in Turkish provinces. Turkish social media users commented on the need to strengthen social ties to prevent similar tragedies. Law enforcement agencies continue their investigation to determine all the circumstances surrounding the woman's final moments.
