In Khakassia, hunters killed 160 brown bears due to a threat to residents

KRASNOYARSK, September 28 - RIA Novosti. This season, hunters in Khakassia have eliminated 160 brown bears that pose a threat to the population, reports the region’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology.

The Ministry of Natural Resources reminded that a high alert regime has been introduced in Khakassia since September 21 due to the threat to the life and health of citizens due to brown bears entering populated areas.

“The situation with brown bears entering populated areas in Khakassia is under the control of all responsible departments... As of September 28, 2026, as part of population regulation in Khakassia, 160 conflicting brown bears have been neutralized,” the message says.

It is noted that in order to monitor the situation in the republic, interaction has been established with the heads of municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and hunters, who respond around the clock to all signals about predator exits.