Journalists shot at in Georgia

August 16, 2008 in Caucasian Politics, Media and Journalism by Gavin Sheridan | 2 comments

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An incredible piece of footage. Turkish journalists under fire in Georgia.

  1. Anthony Sheridan’s avatar

    Anthony Sheridan on August 16, 2008 at 11:37 pm

    Could we get a translation?

  2. Ethem Tolga’s avatar

    Ethem Tolga on August 24, 2008 at 1:40 am

    Translation:

    - There must be Georgian forces.
    - There’s nothing to…
    (Shots begin)
    - Are we OK? Are we OK?
    - No, no, no!
    - Are we OK?
    - No, no! Levent has got wounded. He’s hit!
    - Move back. Move back!
    - Hurry!
    - Move back, move back!
    - Cumhur, are you OK? Are you OK?
    - Cumhur, are you OK?
    - I’m OK.
    - Get down!
    - We got tire trouble!
    (Prays)
    - Don’t move guys! Stay put. Don’t move, stay calm. Everybody’s OK?
    - Press! Press! Press!
    - OK guys, stay calm.
    - It doesn’t start?
    - No, we got tire problem.
    - Folks, i got an injury from the head. I feel good but a few minutes later…
    - Stay down!
    - I’m losing blood, guys! I need a hand here!
    - Hilmi, please!
    - Use the monopod! Monopod! Give it to him!
    - We have to walk back.
    - Back?
    - Yes.
    - Give me some tourniquet, quick!
    - I’m recording, guys.
    - Ambulance! Ambulance!

    (FYI: Turkish journalist has lost his left eye.)