Social media users are celebrating news that former Black Stars player Christian Atsu has been rescued from the rubble in the earthquake ravaged Turkish city of Hayat.
"Christian Atsu has been pulled from the wreckage alive!" journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, who broke news of his trapping, tweeted early Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
He further confirmed to a Ghanaian journalist that Atsu was doing well before promising to share updates as and when they come in.
The club's manager Mustafa Ozat is also quoted as telling local news outlets about the successful rescue.
“Christian Atsu was removed injured. Our sporting director, Taner Savut, is unfortunately still under the rubble... We are coming towards the end of the most dangerous hours."
For most of the people celebrating, the are thanking God for listening to their prayers and for saving Atsu's life. A number of them are, however, concerned for the missing club official.
See some social media reactions below:
Turkish Sports Presenter, Yagiz (@yagosabuncuoglu) reports Christian Atsu has been pulled from the wreckage alive.
— Israel Laryea (@TheIsraelLaryea) February 7, 2023
Yagiz has been quite consistent with his updates all thru the rescue efforts, thus my confidence in his tweet.
May more survivors be found in both Turkey & Syria. pic.twitter.com/CUFOKUs8xU
The Love shown by the whole country towards #Atsu is amazing.
— Emmanuel Kwasi Amankwaa (@akwess_mannie) February 7, 2023
We thank God he has been found alive.#TurkeyEarthquake #PrayForTurkey pic.twitter.com/yJnsgHcAZl
Breaking news,
— Rowland???? (@Ghana_Ronaldo) February 7, 2023
Hatayspor player Christian Atsu has finally been found by rescue team and receiving treatment in a local hospital.
God Did ❤️❤️❤️????????
#PrayForAtsu pic.twitter.com/5UKjRbeg2b
Respected and credible Turkish journalist @yagosabuncuoglu has just reported that ???????? Christian Atsu has just been pulled out of the wreckage and that his club manager who lives in the same building has still not been found. pic.twitter.com/N6uuECgwIT
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) February 7, 2023
Turkish news reports claim that Christian Atsu has been found alive but has sustained some injuries. pic.twitter.com/NpE5AEGxBq
— MINGLE???????? (@mingle_tweets) February 7, 2023
Hatayspor Manager Mustafa Özat: I just had another meeting. Christian Atsu was taken to hospital with injuries.
— Daniel Sackitey (@_danielsackitey) February 7, 2023
Wishing Christian Atsu a speedy recovery????❤️#PrayForAtsu #PrayForTurkey https://t.co/rUcAVbVFaH
Hatayspor's Mustafa Özat????
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) February 7, 2023
“Christian Atsu was removed with injuries. Unfortunately, our sporting director Taner Savut is still under the rubble."
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How club debunked news of rescue on February 6
Hatayspor official Mustafa Özat during an update to the media on the club's missing employees, late Monday (February 6) said they were still searching for Atsu and their club director.
Local news outlet, Haberturk quoted Özat as saying: “Unfortunately, Christian Atsu and our sporting director Taner Savut are still under the rubble."
