Bear kills man near the Bulgarian capital
Kyiv • UNN
In the Vitosha Mountains near Sofia, a female bear with cubs killed a 30-year-old man. This is the first fatal wild animal attack in Bulgaria since 2010.
In Bulgaria, a bear fatally injured a man in his 30s in the Vitosha mountain range near Sofia. This was reported by AFP with reference to the local police, according to UNN.
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The victim's body was discovered in an area popular with tourists, which is home to various wild animals, including deer, wolves, and bears. Experts estimate that about 12 bears live in this region.
Police believe the attack was carried out by a female bear with cubs
According to a police spokesperson, the results of the forensic medical examination and the findings of a wildlife specialist indicate that the fatal injuries were inflicted on the man by a female bear who was with her cubs.
The last officially recorded case of a human death due to a bear attack in Bulgaria occurred in 2010.