A Moscow resident died after being attacked by a bear while fishing in Tuva
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- A Moscow resident died after being attacked by a bear while fishing in Tuva, said Artysh Salchak, head of the Republic's State Committee for Fishery and Hunting Supervision.
- The man was in the hospital, but his condition worsened sharply.
- Tourists ignored prohibitions related to bear activity in the region.
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Why It Matters
In the region of Tuva and Buryatia, cases of bears coming out near populated areas and recreation areas have become more frequent, which led to the introduction of bans on visiting certain areas.
A Moscow resident did not survive an encounter with a bear while fishing in Tuva. This was announced by the head of the State Committee for Fishery Supervision of the Republic Artysh Salchak, TASS reports.
The man arrived on vacation with a group of tourists. According to preliminary information, the predator attacked the Muscovite on the same day.
The soft tissue of the Russian's face was torn out. Tourists did not pay attention to the bans introduced in the region because of bears.
Salchak noted that a resident of the capital spent some time in the hospital. Then his condition worsened sharply, and doctors were unable to save him.
Before this, it became known that in Buryatia a bear entered the courtyard of a house and tried to attack a 72-year-old pensioner.
Open Questions
- Have measures been taken against tourists who violated the prohibitions?
- What type of bear carried out the attack?
- Will control over compliance with safety rules in bear habitat areas be strengthened?
