The shepherd attacked by the bull in Aydın is in intensive care.

The shepherd attacked by the bull in Aydın is in intensive care.

18.03.2026 00:26

Mevlüt Bacaksız, who raises livestock in Aydın's İncirliova district, was attacked by the bull he was taking care of. The unfortunate man, trapped under the hundreds of kilograms of the animal, was taken to the hospital after the incident. Bacaksız is being treated in the intensive care unit.

Mevlüt Bacaksız, who is engaged in livestock farming in Aydın's İncirliova district, was seriously injured after being attacked by the bull he was taking care of.

HE BECAME THE TARGET OF THE BULL

The incident occurred in an orchard on Karabağ Street in the Hürriyet neighborhood of İncirliova during the afternoon hours. According to the information obtained, Bacaksız became the target of the bull for an unknown reason while performing routine care. Bacaksız collapsed to the ground from the sudden blows of the attacking animal and was severely injured due to horn strikes and being pinned underneath.

Citizens nearby heard Bacaksız's cries for help and quickly rushed to the scene. Struggling to move the bull away, the citizens managed to rescue the injured man with difficulty. After the incident, the situation was reported to the 112 Emergency Call Center.

Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the area. After the initial intervention at the scene, Bacaksız was taken to Aydın State Hospital by ambulance, where fractures were detected in his ribs.

HE IS UNDERGOING TREATMENT IN INTENSIVE CARE

It was learned that Mevlüt Bacaksız, who is receiving treatment in the hospital, is being monitored in the intensive care unit. An investigation has been initiated regarding the incident.

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