11 days in Turkish aid, Albanian rescue team returns to Tirana

Albania's rescue search team that came to Turkey's aid following the tragic February 6th earthquake has returned to Tirana today.

There have been about 85 troops whose compositions were effective with the Armed Forces, Civil Emergency, health teams that have contributed for 11 intensive days.

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi as he expresses his gratitude for 3 teams of girls and boys from the Armed Forces, Civil Emergency and Health Teams, says they have extracted 26 people from the ruins, including survivors.

“Krenari and endless gratitude for the three teams of girls and boys from the Armed Forces, Civil Emergency and Health Teams that contributed over 11 days to search-saving operations in areas destroyed by two powerful earthquakes in Turkey. They set out to return to Homeland, taking along with them the respect of the Turkish people, who are at the same time grateful to our Albania. Ready and solid whenever necessary! ”, write Pelesh on Facebook.