Bear kills jogger on forest path in northern Italy
According to initial reconstructions, the young man attempted to defend himself against the bear's attack with a stick.
Jogger attacked by bear
A bear attacked and killed a jogger on a forest path in northeastern Italy. Andrea Papi, 26, was killed on 5 April 2023 while jogging in the Trentino region. He had deep wounds on his neck, arms and chest.
Debate over reintroduction
In March, a man was attacked by a bear in the same region, triggering a debate about the danger posed by these animals . Annamaria Procacci of the animal welfare organisation ENPA criticised the lack of precautionary measures taken by local authorities. Bears normally keep their distance from humans. More on the topics of species protection and wildlife.
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