The earthquake in Turkey has caused serious damage. Rescue teams have been dispatched from all over the world to search and rescue the victims.
The Hong Kong rescue team arrived at the disaster area last Friday (10th) to start the search and rescue. A total of several survivors have been rescued in the past week.
The rescue team returned to Hong Kong via Beijing tonight (17th). Chief Secretary for Administration Chen Guoji, Secretary for Security Tang Ping-keung, and Director of Fire Services Yang Enjian returned to Hong Kong on the same plane to Beijing. Chief Executive Li Jiachao also attended the welcoming ceremony at the airport.
Chen Guoji posted a photo on Facebook at 11:43 in the middle of the night, announcing that he had arrived in Hong Kong - "I'm back".
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Chen Guoji, posted a photo on Facebook at 11:43 pm on February 17, announcing that he had arrived in Hong Kong - "I'm back".
(Facebook picture of Chen Guoji)
▼On February 17, the rescue team from Hong Kong to Turkey arrived in Beijing▼
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A group of Turks living in Hong Kong went to the airport on the night of February 17 to welcome members of the Hong Kong rescue team back to Hong Kong.
(Photo by Chen Baolin)
Some Turks living in Hong Kong went to the airport to welcome the Hong Kong rescue team back to Hong Kong. They said that they were deeply touched by the rescue team despite the danger.
The family members of the rescue team specially came to pick them up from the airport. They put on the masks presented by the Fire Services Department and held the teddy bears presented by the Fire Services Department.
Members of the Hong Kong rescue team returned to Hong Kong on the evening of February 17. Ms. Lu went to the airport to welcome the son of a firefighter who participated in the rescue to Hong Kong.
(Photo by Chen Baolin)
Ms. Lu's son is one of the members of the ambulance team. She came to pick up the plane with her son's girlfriend tonight. Regarding the rescue of her son, she said frankly that "there must be some worries", but she is safe. Finally, she is very relieved to know that she will return safely. As she prepared to welcome her son, she admitted that she was a little nervous.
▼Hong Kong 60-person search and rescue team went to the earthquake-stricken area in Turkey for rescue▼
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▼Hong Kong 60-person search and rescue team went to the earthquake-stricken area in Turkey for rescue▼
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▼A magnitude 7.8 earthquake occurred in Turkey on February 6▼
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Turkey Earthquake｜Hong Kong Search and Rescue Team Returned to Beijing on Friday Chen Guoji led a delegation northward to meet the Turkey Earthquake︱The Civil Affairs Office sent supplies to the collection point and urged citizens to participate in follow-up donations Turkey Earthquake︱Hong Kong SAR rescue team rescued three survivors on Saturday. Continue to Turkey Earthquake︱MSF provides medical and material support to promote international attention Humanitarian Corridor Turkey Earthquake｜Fire Chief tells the team members to call their families every day to report: return safely
