Updated April 20th, 2020 at 19:59 IST
Good News: Man dressed as superhero delivers groceries to elderly amid lockdown in Turkey
Emerging as a 'real-life superhero', a man in Turkey has taken to streets to help old age people battle lockdown that has been imposed due to COVID-19
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Nationwide lockdowns and social distancing policies have saved many from contracting the COVID-19 infection. On the flip side, these rules have turned into a nightmare for the elderly who previously depended on home deliveries. However, emerging as a 'real-life superhero', a man in Turkey has taken to streets to help old age people amid pandemic. Meanwhile, the Eurasian nation has till now reported 86,306 cases of the infection.
Read: 121 New Virus Deaths In Turkey As Infection Rate Slows
Read: Turkey: Erdogan Rejects Interior Minister's Resignation After COVID-19 Lockdown Criticism
'Doing good is my superpower'
According to reports, its been a few days since Burak Soylu took to streets, driving around Turkey in his fancy beetle car. Soylu, dressed in a spiderman costume, reportedly buys milk and groceries for elderly and delivers it at their footsteps. When he was asked about the reason behind the social service, he said that it was his "superpower to do good for the neighbourhood."The 'Friendly neighbourhood Spiderman' has captured the attention of netizens who are now showering him with plaudits.
In Turkey, a man named Burak Soylu has been going around dressed like Spiderman.
— Goodable (@Goodable)
He drives around in a Beetle, buys milk and groceries for the elderly, and delivers it to their doorsteps.
When he was asked why, he said "My superpower is doing good for the neighborhood." pic.twitter.com/KAYm3hyPyb
you forgot to add his best pictures.. here they are pic.twitter.com/9feElnkjg5
— Serhan (@serhanbilgin)
And he's masked and gloved too! Good one, Spidey! 👏👏👏👏👏
— Omowunmie (@molarah26)
Why would you give away his secret identity though? 😀
— Asif Musthafa (@Ixionified)
Spiderman! Spiderman!
— Cleodora Silvestri (@drakkenmensch)
Helps the elderly how he can!
Drives around, in his car!
Buys some food, drives it far!
Look out! Here comes a helpful man!
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Read: 121 New Virus Deaths In Turkey As Infection Rate Slows
Read: Turkey: Erdogan Rejects Interior Minister's Resignation After COVID-19 Lockdown Criticism
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Published April 20th, 2020 at 20:09 IST