Overview

• The motorcyclist, part of a touring group, was attacked by a female bear near the Vidraru dam on July 3 and his body was found in a forest ravine after an hour-long search
• Law enforcement officers cordoned off the site, called in Argeș firefighters and police units, and shot the bear that carried out the attack
• The victim’s remains were transported to the Forensic Medicine Institute for autopsy as authorities launched a criminal inquiry into potential negligence
• Data from Romsilva published this spring show that the Fondo di Caccia 5 Arefu area hosts 112 bears, far exceeding its optimal capacity of 25
• Local forestry and wildlife officials are weighing stricter population controls and improved warning systems to address rising human-bear encounters on tourist routes