Woman Was Walking Her Dog in a Forest When She Was Attacked by Bear. Now She's in Critical Condition

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29-05-2025

A woman was left in critical condition after a bear attacked her while she walked her dog in a forest
The attack happened on Tuesday, May 27, a few miles outside Ljubljana, the Slovenian capital
'If it is necessary to increase the number of hunters in the field, we will do so," local authorities saidA woman is in critical condition after she was attacked by a bear while walking her dog in a forest in Slovenia on Tuesday, May 27.
The attack happened in the evening, and bears are common around Škofljica, where the incident occurred, according to local authorities. The Associated Press reported that it took place about six miles outside the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana.
'There are several hunters in the field at the same time, who are responsible for possibly deterring bears from points where contact with humans could occur,' officials wrote in an English translation of the statement. 'If it is necessary to increase the number of hunters in the field, we will do so.'
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This month, authorities approved the culling of 206 brown bears as their population continues to rise nationwide, per the Slovenia Times.
In nearby Slovakia, the government has approved plans to sell culled brown bear meat to the public in an effort to reduce waste, according to the BBC. The outlet also notes that brown bears are protected by strict hunting regulations in the European Union and can only be killed in special circumstances, such as when they pose a direct threat to humans.
'Since the state has included bears on the list of protected animals with the Hunting Act, hunters without explicit instructions or permits from the competent ministry do not have any authority to take active action, so they can only observe and monitor the possible movement of bears,' Škofljica authorities said in the statement.
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