Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after man mauled to death in latest fatal attack

After Fatal Mauling, Slovakia OKs Culling 350 Bears

There are about 1,300 brown bears living in Slovakia, but it's not a peaceful coexistence with the people who also live there: The AP reports that last year alone, there were 1,900 bear attacks against humans, according to Environment Minister Tomas Taraba. Now, after a recent attack that...

After Another Fatal Attack in the Carpathian Mountains, Slovakia Set To Cull Hundreds of Bears Among Soaring ‘Overprotected’ Populations

In response to a tragic bear attack, Slovakia plans to cull nearly 500 bears, igniting a fierce debate on wildlife management and public safety. The implications of this decision are significant for conservation efforts.

Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after latest fatal attack

Slovakia on Wednesday approved a plan to cull 350 bears following the latest deadly attack on a human.

Slovakia approves shooting of 350 bears after fatal attack

Slovakia’s government has approved the culling of 350 brown bears this year following a fatal attack and a rising number of encounters between humans and bears. The decision came days after a 59-year-old man was killed by a bear in a forest near Detva, in central Slovakia. Authorities confirmed his injuries were consistent with a bear attack. The man had gone missing on Saturday and was found by mountain rescue teams with “devastating injuries t…

The decision comes after several bear attacks on people, including the discovery of the remains of a man: “We cannot live in a country where people are afraid to go to the forest”.