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Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut Found Dead After Turkey Earthquake

Related Topics: Turkey, Taner Savut, Christian Atsu

The body of Hatayspor's sporting director was found Tuesday after he had gone missing following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

According to Reuters (via ESPN.com), Taner Savut became trapped under the rubble of a residential building and hadn't been seen since Feb. 6.

"We feel the deep sorrow of losing our Sporting Director Taner Savut," Hatayspor said in a statement. "We will not forget you teacher Taner. Rest in heaven. You are always in our hearts."

The news comes days after the club mourned the death of Christian Atsu after confirming the Ghanian winger was found dead on Saturday.