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Turkish submarine has suddenly emerged to the surface some two miles off the Turkish coast in the Aegean sea, dangerously facing a Greek gunboat as it was harrassing Turkish fishermen.
The incident took place on Monday when Turkish boats were fishing near Turgutreis and Akyarlar neighborhoods of resort town of Bodrum. The boats were harrassed by the Greek gunboat, which arrived to the Greek İstanköy (Kos) island. The gunboat entered into Turkish waters and asked the fishermen to withdraw to the Turkish coast. For two hours, the Greek Coast Guard boat harrassed the Turkish fishing boats.
Suddenly, the Kuşadası-bound submarine traveling from Marmaris Aksaz Navy Base emerged to the surface near Akyarlar and unfurled the Turkish flag. The Greek gunboat had to withdraw to international waters, but later turned against the submarine.
As the tensions escalated in the area, Turkish fishermen approached to Akyarlar and Turgutreis coasts. Turkish troops ascended onto the submarine and inspected the Greek gunboat closely. The Greek gunboat later returned to İstanköy post.
