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A Sydney man who was visiting his sister in Turkey has been found dead after a devastating earthquake killed more than 12,000 people in the region.
Can 'John' Pahali, from Glebe in the city's Inner West, was on holiday in Hatay when the devastating 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit southeastern Turkey and Syria on Monday.
Mr Pahali's family in Australia were in touch with him a few hours before the earthquake but feared the worst when they didn't hear from him.
His nephew travelled to Turkey to try and find him, with his niece revealing he didn't survive the disaster on Thursday.
'A sad update. In recent hours John's body has been recovered from earthquake rubble in Turkiye,' a Facebook post to the Glebe community forum read.
Can 'John' Pahali, from Glebe in the city's Inner West, was on holiday in Hatay when the devastating 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit southeastern Turkey and Syria on Monday
'He has had a wonderful six months reuniting with his large family in different areas of his country. He is now with his beloved Jesus'.
His niece, Katherine Pahali, told 9News her brother 'couldn't get there fast enough'.
'A piece of my heart passed away,' she said.
'He was left to die for over 60 hours.'
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is assisting about 40 Australians and their families who were in the earthquake area.
In a previous post, the friend said Mr Pahali would be remembered for 'making wonderful feasts and food for Have A Chat Cafe'.
He has had a wonderful six months reuniting with his large family in different areas of his country. He is now with his beloved Jesus' Mr Pahali's family said
Mr Pahali is one of several Australians feared to have been caught up in the Turkey earthquake disaster.
'The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is aware of a small number of Australians reported to be in the region at the time of the earthquake and impacted by the
