Forest and Waterworks Ministry

Another lynx shot dead in Turkey's Erzincan

Published by Hurriyet on Tue, 09/27/2016 - 12:42

A second endangered lynx has been found shot dead in the eastern Turkish province of Erzincan, triggering public anger. 

The lynx was found on Sept. 23 in the Tercan district of Erzincan, one week after a similar case in Kemah, another district in the province. 

Officials from the Forest and Waterworks Ministry went to the site to investigate after being notified by locals.