Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman’s Embassy in Ankara said it received a report that an Omani citizen fell into a river in the city of Ayder in northern Turkey, and efforts are being made by the Civil Defense, the police, and the Turkish army to search for the missing person.
The embassy called on citizens to follow safety guidelines for tourism in Turkey to avoid accidents.
Ayder is a summer resort in Rize Province, Turkey and the most attractive feature of Ayder is its dense forestry and a number of waterfalls nearby. In 1987 the location was declared a tourist center by the government. Ayder is famous for its rhododendron honey, which is produced in beehives hung on trees.
Ayder is 150 km from Trabzon Airport, a 2-hour drive. The way to Ayder is rich in natural waterfalls, forests, and restaurants spreading out on both sides.
