Bear invasion in Siberia: Ten predators killed in Krasnoyarsk Krai in one day
A wave of bear attacks and encounters with people has swept across Siberia and the Far East. In the Krasnoyarsk region alone, ten predators posing a threat to the population were shot in the last 24 hours.
Krasnoyarsk Krai: Clearance of social facilities and ban on walks
According to the Krasnoyarsk Krai Ministry of Natural Resources, the animals eliminated within 24 hours came close to socially significant objects. The incidents were recorded in the Yenisei, Achinsk, Irbeysko-Sayansky, and Ermakovsky districts.
Due to increased predator activity, restrictions have also been imposed in Stolby National Park. Nighttime hikes for tourists have been completely banned after one bear ventured onto a well-trodden path.
Irkutsk Oblast and Buryatia: Kindergarten massacre and fatal attack
In Angarsk, Irkutsk region, a bear managed to climb in onto the kindergarten grounds. Specialists who arrived on the scene destroyed the animal.
An even more tragic situation unfolded in the Zakamensky District of Buryatia. A local resident, who was walking his wife to a bus stop and wandered into the forest on the way back, pounced bear. The man suffered severe injuries and died in the hospital.
Yakutia and Kamchatka: Self-Defense at Dachas and School Vigils
In Yakutia, a resident of the village of Serge-Bes, Amginsky ulus managed Survive a wild animal attack. The man was in his summer cottage and tried to scare the animal away with a flashlight. However, the predator kicked down the door and attacked him. The Yakut resident managed to shoot the bear, saving himself and his kitten.
In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a predator was spotted in close proximity to a school. For safety reasons, students are only allowed home when accompanied by their parents. This is the second such incident in the city recently – the previous bear spotted near schools was shot.
