Western tourists fleeing from the Israeli-targeted Lebanese capital Beirut continue to arrive in Turkey on their way back to their home countries. Some 515 Canadian citizens, who were stranded in Lebanon, arrived in the Turkish port of Mersin on Thursday aboard two passenger boats. The Canadians were welcomed by Turkish Red Crescent Society representatives in the port where some of them received treatment. Canadian ambassador to Ankara Yves Brodeur was also present to meet the Canadian tourists.
The stranded tourists were taken to the city of Adana where they spent the night. They will fly to Canada on Friday. More Canadian citizens, who are awaiting evacuation from Beirut, are expected to arrive in Turkey today.