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Turkish police’s gallant horses safeguard famed southern resort

Turkish police’s gallant horses safeguard famed southern resort

Patroling round Antalya’s well-known Konyaaltı Beach, the mounted police unit comprised of devoted officers and their noble steeds work on sustaining safety within the space in the course of the thriving tourism season.

The sight of the cops and their gallant horses has captivated the eye of vacationers on the seashore, which is inaccessible for police autos and motorbikes.

Tourists, drawn to the enchanting presence of equine companions named “Börü” and “Winner,” provide them sugar cubes and diverse fruits, and bathe them with affection, reported Demirören News Agency (DHA) Tuesday.

The Antalya Police Department assigns groups from the mounted police unit to the world-renowned seashore, extremely most well-liked amongst holiday-makers, to forestall doable safety incidents and to rapidly reply to any unlucky occasion.

Amid scorching temperatures that may soar over 35 levels Celsius (95 levels Fahrenheit) throughout daylight, numerous guests converge upon the sun-soaked shoreline the place mounted cops carry out patrol duties. Apart from sustaining order, the police groups additionally help vacationers in each petting the horses and taking footage.

Commissioner Berk Incekara, from the Mounted Police Group Directorate, said that mounted cops have increased mobility on the seashore as they profit from horses because of their means to swiftly intervene in areas bikes can’t attain.

“When people see the horses, they want to take photos and interact with them. We allow this since our horses are gentle. Some also want to offer fruits and candies. There are even those who want to give them watermelon and its rinds. However, we don’t permit that, as the horses are not allowed to engage while on duty or for their own health,” Incekara defined.

In addition to “Börü” and “Winner,” different horses additionally take part in duties occasionally. After finishing their duties, the horses are transported in particular autos again to their models. The horses are cared for right here and ready for his or her subsequent assignments.

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