Anchor tries to keep calm
In a remarkable display of composure and professionalism, a CNN Turkey news anchor has gone viral after staying calm and collected during a powerful earthquake that shook the network’s Istanbul newsroom live on air.
Anchor tries to keep calm
Meltem Bozbeyoglu, the anchor at the center of the gripping footage, was delivering a live broadcast on April 23 when a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck. The tremors rattled the studio, but Bozbeyoglu didn’t miss a beat. As the cameras rolled, viewers could see the set shudder, yet the journalist remained unfazed, delivering her report with steady poise.
Anchor tries to keep calm
“A very strong earthquake is happening right now. A very strong earthquake is being felt in Istanbul,” she reportedly announced in Turkish, her voice calm despite the chaos around her.
Anchor tries to keep calm
Clad in a crisp white blouse and striking red jacket, Bozbeyoglu briefly lifted her hand, palm open — a possible signal to the crew that she was okay and the broadcast would continue. Her cool-headedness under pressure drew admiration across social media platforms, where clips of the moment quickly went viral.
Anchor tries to keep calm
The earthquake struck at 3:19 PM local time and was felt not only in Istanbul but across a wide region, including parts of Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania. In Turkey, the tremors caused significant panic, especially in Istanbul and Izmir, more than 500 kilometers from the epicenter.
Anchor tries to keep calm
Emergency services rushed at least 151 people to hospitals with injuries, as reports of minor damage and aftershocks began to emerge.
But in the middle of the mayhem, Bozbeyoglu’s calm presence served as a beacon of resilience — a reminder of the strength and steadiness that journalism can offer in the face of crisis.
