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Apprentice, 15, Dies After Air Hose Prank Gone Horribly Wrong
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A 15-year-old apprentice died after a workplace prank involving an air hose.
- The victim suffered catastrophic organ damage over five days in intensive care.
- One suspect has been arrested and released, then re-arrested pending investigation.
A horrifying incident at a carpentry workshop has claimed the life of a 15-year-old apprentice, Muhammed Kendirci. The young teen was subjected to what is being described as a prank that involved a high-pressure air hose being inserted into his body, causing catastrophic organ damage.
Kendirci was hospitalized in intensive care for five days following the incident on November 14. Despite medical efforts, he tragically passed away on the morning of November 19. The event, initially deemed a joke by the prosecutor's office, is now being compared to torture by some officials.
Authorities have arrested an apprentice involved in the incident, who was later released on probation before being re-arrested as the investigation continues. The tragic death has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, highlighting the severe consequences of dangerous workplace "pranks."
