The troubled bear that attacked and injured a French holidaymaker in Trentino, northern Italy, on Tuesday morning has been shot. The decision was made by Trentino Governor Maurizio Fugatti. The forestry department is now looking for the bear.
It is suspected that the animal with the code KJ1 was responsible for the attack. KJ1 is currently traveling with her young through the areas north of Lake Garda.
Not sure yet if Bear attacked
In any case, the bear that injured the vacationer must be shot. However, it remains to be seen whether the genetic samples confirm that KJ1 was responsible for the attack. According to the draft, it is the responsibility of the governor of Trentino to order the killing of problematic specimens. The application requires a positive opinion from the Council of State.
Animal welfare organizations have already announced that they will appeal Fugatti’s decision to the administrative court. In a broadcast, the Animal Welfare Association (LAV) called for the closure of hiking trails where mother bears travel with their cubs.
Bear chased cyclists
On Wednesday there was another encounter: a cyclist was chased by a bear in the municipality of Vallelaghi, about 18 kilometers from Drò. While riding downhill, he managed to shake off the animal.
In April 2023, a bear fatally injured a 26-year-old jogger in Caldes, Trentino. Trentino recently approved a bill aimed at curbing the spread of the bear population. It provides for the possibility of killing up to eight animals per year. The latest estimate puts their number at over 100.
Source: Krone
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