History
The ancient town of Lycastus in Pontus was located on the river; the site has not been located.Pollution
A local politician claims the river suffers from domestic and industrial pollution, and fish die off in 2014 is being investigated by local officials.Flooding
In 2012 flooding killed 5 people.References
Samsun Rivers of Turkey Landforms of Samsun Province {{Samsun-geo-stub