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Girl Injured in Bear Attack in Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia
A 10-year-old girl is among five people injured in the second bear attack in Slovakia in just three days, authorities have said. The incident occurred in Liptovsky Mikulas, a town near the Tatra mountains in northern Slovakia.
State of Emergency Declared
Following the attack, a state of emergency has been declared in Liptovsky Mikulas. Footage showed a large brown bear attacking residents, causing panic and concern among locals.
Second Attack in Three Days
This incident marks the second bear attack in just three days in the region. Prior to this, a 31-year-old Belarussian woman named Tatiana was found dead after encountering a brown bear in the vicinity.
Injuries Sustained
Among the injured in the latest attack are a 49-year-old woman with a shoulder injury, and a 72-year-old man with a head wound. Additionally, a 10-year-old girl and two adults suffered scratches and bruises, while a couple with a child in a buggy managed to escape unharmed.
Efforts to Capture the Bear
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors, especially during early and late hours, as animal hunters work to locate and capture the bear. The town hall has mobilized rescue and security forces to eliminate the threat, with hunters patrolling the area and police presence increased.
Environmental Impact
Brown bears have returned to their natural habitats in the Carpathian mountains, including Slovakia, due to improved environmental protection measures introduced in the late 1980s. The country now boasts an estimated population of 1,275 bears.
Call for Action
Recent bear attacks have prompted calls from government officials to relax the endangered species status of bears, allowing for culling and hunting. Proposed legislation aims to permit the shooting of bears outside urban areas under specific conditions.
As the situation unfolds in Liptovsky Mikulas, residents and authorities remain vigilant in their efforts to ensure the safety of the community in the face of bear encounters.
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