55 Bears Killed After Attack on Tourist in Altai
After a bear attacked and killed a 29-year-old tourist from Novosibirsk Oblast in a tent near the village of Artbash in Altai Republic, authorities authorized the killing of 55 bears and issued 157 hunting licenses. The region declared heightened readiness in two districts, and residents were advised to avoid forests and take precautions.
Consensus
- A bear attacked and killed a 29-year-old female tourist from Novosibirsk Oblast near the village of Artbash in the Altai Republic.
- The attack occurred in the night of August 19.
- Fifty-five bears were killed following the incident.
- The Altai Republic government issued 157 hunting licenses for bears.
- The total brown bear population in the Altai Republic exceeds 4,600.
- A state of heightened readiness was introduced in the Onguday and Turuchak districts.
- Residents and visitors were advised to avoid forests and follow safety measures when in bear territory.
Points of divergence
- A curfew was introduced in the Turuchak district from 20:00 to 10:00. — riamo
- The increase in bear attacks has been observed across multiple Russian regions, including Krasnoyarsk Krai and Buryatia. — vm
- Local residents reported seeing bears regularly in the area around Artbash recently. — fontanka
Coverage (3 sources)
- On Altai, 55 bears were eliminated after an animal attacked a tourist — РИАМО
- More than 50 bears eliminated in Altai after attack on tourist — Вечерняя Москва
- After attack on tourist in Altai, 55 bears killed — Фонтанка