The province of Trento is sticking to its plan to kill problem bears. Governor Maurizio Fugatti signed a decree on Wednesday evening to kill another bear. This is an animal known by the code “MJ5” that is believed to be responsible for the attack on a man on March 5. He was injured and had to have surgery on his arm. The Trentino forest management is already looking for “MJ5”.
Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin also spoke out in favor of the launch. He adheres to the assessments of the National Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA), which had spoken in favor of the murder in talks with the provincial government of Trento. The minister will chair a meeting of a committee of experts in Rome on Friday to discuss the future of Trentino bears and the EU-funded Life Ursus reintroduction project. The mayors of the affected municipalities also participate in the meeting.
Controls around animal shelter with problem bear
Animal rights activists oppose the killing of the problem bears and have announced protests. That is why controls have been tightened around the Casteller animal shelter near Trento, where the bear “JJ4” caught on Tuesday is located. Two weeks ago she killed a 26-year-old jogger in Caldes in Val di Sole in Trentino.
Greens fear “revenge action” against bears
The animal protection organization OIPA started an online petition for the release of “JJ4” on the Change.org platform, which garnered more than 100,000 signatures in just hours. Greens leader Angelo Bonelli warned of a “revenge” against the bear population. A protest demonstration is planned for Friday.
Animal rights activists went to the administrative court against the shooting permit and managed to get the measure postponed. As a result, JJ4 was captured but could not be killed yet. The court’s ruling is expected on May 11. However, in the event of a judicial yes, the animal rights activists could turn to the State Council, the next higher authority.
Source: Krone
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