Italian Authorities Kill Bear After Tourist Attack, Sparking Outcry

The bear's death raises concerns about the survival of her cubs and the ethics of wildlife management in the Alps.

The bear, identified as KJ1, was killed following an attack on a French hiker in the Trentino region.
Animal rights groups and Italy's environment minister criticized the decision, calling for alternative measures like sterilization.
The bear had three cubs, which activists fear may not survive without their mother.
The Trentino region has faced ongoing challenges with bear-human interactions since a repopulation project began in 1999.
This incident has reignited debate over the balance between human safety and wildlife conservation.