01.11.2026 17:43
Rıdvan Eğken, 67, who went to a wooded area in Sakarya to collect mushrooms, was injured when attacked by a brown bear he encountered. Eğken, whose nature trip with his friend turned into a nightmare, was injured in various parts of his body and was taken to hospital for treatment. The injured person's health condition was reported to be good.
In the Pamukova district of Sakarya, 67-year-old Rıdvan Eğken, who went into the forest to collect mushrooms, was attacked by a brown bear he encountered. The elderly man, who was injured in various parts of his body, was taken to the hospital and placed under treatment. It was learned that Eğken, who was transferred to another hospital after his initial treatment, was in good health.
HE HAD GONE MUSHROOM PICKING WITH HIS FRIEND
The incident occurred in the morning hours in the Ardınçlık area of Kazımiye Neighborhood in the Pamukova district. According to the information obtained, 67-year-old Rıdvan Eğken went into the forest with his friend to collect mushrooms. Eğken, who was attacked by a brown bear he encountered in the forest, was injured in various parts of his body.
THE FIRST INTERVENTION WAS MADE AT THE SCENE
Health teams were notified about the injured man. Teams arriving at the scene provided first aid in the forest. Then Eğken, who was taken by ambulance to Pamukova District State Hospital, was transferred to Sakarya Training and Research Hospital as a precaution after the intervention there.
It was learned that the health condition of the 67-year-old man, who was placed under treatment at the hospital, was good.