17.03.2026 12:13
A family doctor in Erzurum emphasized the importance of observing and photographing animals in their natural habitat after capturing images of an injured mountain goat, calling on hunters to do the same. The Oltu Nature Conservation Directorate has initiated efforts to identify poachers.
Family Physician Dr. Halil İbrahim Taşçı, who captured images of a mountain goat injured by hunters in the Oltu district of Erzurum, reported it to the Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks. Stating that it is more beautiful to capture images of mountain goats roaming freely in nature, Taşçı said, "I call out to hunters; taking photos is the best instead of shooting. Let's press the shutter instead of the trigger."
REPORTED TO TEAMS AFTER SEEING THE INJURED MOUNTAIN GOAT
Family Physician Dr. Halil İbrahim Taşçı, who works at the Oltu Health Group Presidency, saw the mountain goat injured by hunters while wandering in the field to take photos. After lying down for a while, he captured images of the goat trying to get up and walk. Dr. Taşçı then called the Oltu Nature Conservation and National Parks Branch Directorate to inform them. The teams that arrived in the area took the injured mountain goat for care.
"DO NOT SHOOT ANY LIVING BEING"
Dr. Halil İbrahim Taşçı, who stated that he saw the injured mountain goat while taking photos in nature with his son, mentioned that he informed the Nature Conservation and National Parks Branch after capturing images and photos. Explaining that the teams took the injured goat away, Taşçı said, "Why do they shoot these beautiful animals in the mountains when we can see, observe, and take photos of them? I call out to hunters, do not shoot any living being that does not harm people. It is very beautiful to observe them in their natural habitat. We must do our best to prevent their extinction. Taking photos is the best instead of shooting. Let's press the shutter instead of the trigger," he said.
Meanwhile, the Oltu Nature Conservation and National Parks Branch Directorate has initiated work to detect poachers.