While trying to take a photo, they were attacked by whip-wielding bandits.

Individuals claiming that the wild horses in Kayseri belong to them demanded payment from citizens who came to the area for photo shoots. Angered by a family wanting to watch the horses for free, the individuals cursed and whipped a young man. Those who saw that the incident was being recorded attacked the family, who had taken refuge in their car, demanding that the video be deleted.

A group of bandits demanding payment from those wanting to take photos of the wild horses attacked a family that reacted to them. The horsemen, cursing and swinging whips, instilled fear in the family. First, they cursed at a young man who said, "Did you curse at my sister?" and chased him on horseback, then surrounded the car and began hitting it. Men with sticks tried to hit the car and force open the doors. Family members who called the police for help experienced terrifying moments as the horsemen surrounded them.