"It was him or bear": the hunter condemned for killing Carameles in the Pyrenees appeals

In addition to the four-month suspended prison sentence, the court also sentenced him to 750 euros fine, confiscation of his hunting rifle and withdrawal of the hunting permit.

The convicted man, 81 years old, was part of an illegal battle with 15 other people, who have been fined and will have to pay compensation of 60,000 euros

Suspended prison for the hunter who killed a bear during a wild boar beating in Ariège.

The other participants in the beating are subject to fines and withdrawals of hunting permits. All defendants will have to pay €60,000 to environmental associations.

The Foix court is due to issue its decision on Tuesday, 6 May, concerning 16 men tried for organizing an illegal beating that led to the death of the plantigrade. The alleged shooter is accused of "destruction of protected species".

On 30 April, six hunters were tried after committing unlawful acts of cruelty to wildlife. Despite the evidence provided by OFB, the...