The penalty for touching is 940 thousand lira! They were seen in a herd.

The penalty for touching is 940 thousand lira! They were seen in a herd.

05.03.2026 14:23

A herd of mountain goats, which are under protection due to the risk of extinction and face a fine of 940,000 lira for illegal hunting, was spotted in the Çermik district of Diyarbakır.

A herd of mountain goats, which are under threat of extinction, was spotted in the Saltepe neighborhood of Çermik.

"I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A LARGE HERD BEFORE"

Selim Toprak, who captured the mountain goats in a herd, said, 'While working in the field, I saw a herd of mountain goats in the distance. I recorded those moments with my mobile phone camera. I have never seen such a large herd before.'

THE FINE FOR ILLEGAL HUNTING IS 940 THOUSAND LIRA

It has been learned that while mountain goats and wild animals are frequently seen in their natural habitats in Çermik, those who illegally hunt mountain goats face an administrative fine of 940 thousand lira.

The fine for illegal hunting is 940 thousand lira! They were spotted in a herd
The fine for illegal hunting is 940 thousand lira! They were spotted in a herd
The fine for illegal hunting is 940 thousand lira! They were spotted in a herd

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