The search for 10-year-old autistic Onurcan Özdemir ended tragically when his body was found in the Fırat River after 15 days missing. The discovery dominated morning coverage alongside ongoing updates on Manisa Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek's condition following his electrocution, with political leaders from across the spectrum making courtesy calls to CHP leader Özgür Özel.
By midday, Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced the holiday's mounting death toll, with two more families losing members in traffic accidents. The Diyarbakır fire investigation that killed four family members progressed with two arrests by evening.
Turkey's women's volleyball team maintained their unbeaten streak against China, providing rare positive coverage amid the stream of casualties. The Freedom Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza faced Israeli internet restrictions, while domestic violence continued with deadly family disputes in Mardin and other provinces. Holiday travelers began their return journey to Istanbul, creating massive traffic jams captured in aerial footage.