Journalists shot at in Georgia

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2 responses to “Journalists shot at in Georgia”

1. 

   Anthony Sheridan

   16th August 2008

   Could we get a translation?

2. 

   Ethem Tolga

   24th August 2008

   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.)