1975 Press Photo Turkish Earthquake damage

Turkish Earthquake Death Toll Rises To Over 2,000: Rescue workers struggled to avert disease and chaos in Eastern Turkey as the death toll from Saturday's earthquake at Lice rose to more than 2000. Hundreds of people were injured, thousands were left homeless, and about 1,000 died in Lice alone.Photo Shows This little Turkish lad sits among some of the things salvaged from his demolished home in Lice.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 09-09-1975.

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