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In Tuva, cases of bears entering villages and shepherd camps have become more frequent, which poses a threat to the safety of residents. Over the past week, 10 such incidents have been recorded.
In 11 regions of Tuva, a high alert regime was introduced due to the increasing frequency of cases of bears entering populated areas. This was reported by the press service of the republican government.
We are talking about Bai-Taiginsky, Barun-Khemchiksky, Dzun-Khemchiksky, Kyzylsky, Kaa-Khemsky, Ovyursky, Piy-Khemsky, Sut-Kholsky, Tere-Kholsky, Chaa-Kholsky and Erzinsky kozhuuns. In the villages of these areas near the forest zone, a curfew was introduced for all residents. At night, they were advised not to go outside unless absolutely necessary.
For the duration of the regime, entry into the forest zone and adjacent territories was prohibited for citizens and personal vehicles. Mass cultural, sports, school and children's entertainment events cannot be held there either. Parents of students were advised to accompany their children on the way to and from school.
According to the press service, over the past week bears have been spotted ten times near villages and shepherd camps.

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