31.08.2026 13:11
A bear that entered a pen at night in the Koçyatağı village of Erzincan broke the locked door, causing the death of 144 small livestock. While livestock breeder İsmail Mutlu demands compensation for his loss, village headman Cengiz Kaya called for permanent measures against the increasing bear population in the region.
A bear entered a sheepfold in the village of Koçyatağı, affiliated with the center of Erzincan, during the night hours and killed 144 small livestock. After the bear, which was determined to have entered by breaking the locked door, caused damage, the victimized livestock breeder asked authorities for support, while the village head called for urgent measures against the increasing bear population.
BROKE THE DOOR AND ENTERED
The incident occurred in a sheepfold belonging to livestock breeder İsmail Mutlu in Koçyatağı village. The bear broke the locked door of the sheepfold during the night and attacked the flock. After the incident was noticed, gendarmerie and Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry teams were dispatched to the region upon the report. In the examinations conducted by the teams at the scene, it was determined that the sheepfold door had been broken and bear claw marks were found on the door. It was established that a total of 144 small livestock were killed.
BREEDER EXPECTS COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE
Livestock breeder İsmail Mutlu, stating that he experienced great hardship, expressed that the bear entered by shattering the door lock and requested financial support and compensation for the killed animals from authorities.
WARNING FROM THE VILLAGE HEAD ABOUT "INCREASING POPULATION"
Cengiz Kaya, the head of Koçyatağı Village, stating that the incident caused great concern among the villagers, argued that the bear population in the region is gradually increasing. Emphasizing that villagers largely make their living from livestock farming, Kaya called for urgent permanent and effective measures to prevent wild animals from approaching residential areas and livestock operations.