Smallfishing townLimanköy was always calm and peaceful. But one night, rising above the seaold lighthouseIt suddenly went out. While the people of Limanköy are trying to understand why the lighthouse went out, the most curious child in the townSeaHe took action immediately.
The sea since childhoodlighthousesHe loved it very much. According to him, lighthouses are a tool for sailors.heroIt was like. However, this lighthouse was very old and no one dared to enter it. Still, Deniz said, “If the lighthouse remains dim, ships coming at night may run aground!” he thought. His best friend next to himEceHe took it and made his way to the lighthouse.
The way of the lighthouse,rocky and foggyHe was passing through a path. Ece was a little scared.
— “The sea, or thereghost“If there is something like that?”
"Don't be ridiculous, there is no ghost. Maybe his lamp is just broken," said Deniz.
At the end of the path, the huge lantern was waiting for them. Its door was rusty and creaked every time the wind blew. When they got in, the oldwooden stairsIt was turning upwards. The stairs creak with every step, as if they were chanting "Go back!" It sounded like he was saying. But the two friends did not give up.
When they reached the top floor, the lanternglass paneIts giant lamp was broken and cracked. Then they saw movement in the shadows. Small, with gray feathers,a wounded seagullHe had built a nest next to the lamp. The sea immediately approached the seagull. The bird's wing was injured. It turns out that's why the lamp wasn't burning; The seagull had built its nest on the cables and disrupted the circuit.
Ece took a small piece of cloth from her bag and wrapped it around the seagull's wing. Then they set about repairing the lamp together. However, in order to light the lantern lampbig gear wheelIt needed to work and this wheel was rusted. Deniz took out the oil bottle he brought from town and cleaned the wheel. Then he pressed the big red button…
AndThe lantern suddenly shined!
That night, a voice came from far awaycargo shipWhen he saw the shining light, he corrected his route and approached the port safely. The people of Limanköy applauded with joy when they saw that the lighthouse was working again. The mayor thanked Deniz and Ece and gave them a small note.medalgave.
The seagull recovered and flew towards the sky, flapping its wings. The lighthouse has never gone out since that day. Deniz and Ece smiled every time they saw it, because now they knew: Even a little help can be a big salvation.
