In Novokuznetsk, a high alert regime was introduced due to the emergence of bears

A high alert regime has been introduced in Novokuznetsk due to the increasing number of cases of bears coming out to people.

Since the situation escalated, the EDDS has received 260 reports of bear sightings.

Groups of hunters have been created in the city to patrol the territories, and law enforcement agencies neutralize dangerous predators.

KEMEROVO, October 1 – RIA Novosti. The authorities of Novokuznetsk, Kemerovo region, have introduced a high alert regime due to the increasing number of cases of bears coming out to people, said the head of the city Denis Ilyin.

“The increasing incidence of wild animals entering populated areas is causing concern. I held a meeting of the emergency commission with the participation of emergency services and chairmen of gardening societies. The city is on high alert,” Ilyin wrote in his Telegram channel.

The head of the city clarified that since the situation worsened, the EDDS has received 260 reports of bear sightings.

The mayor emphasized that experts recommend removing crops and food waste from plots, limiting trips to the forest, and temporarily refraining from going out into nature and cooking over an open fire, since the smell of food attracts animals.

The city has also created groups of hunters who daily patrol the areas from which signals were received.