Search Intensifies for Alleged Bear in Allgäu After Soldier Sighting

Authorities are investigating reports of a bear sighting in Bavaria, urging caution among locals and tourists.

Soldiers reported seeing a bear near Forggensee in the Ostallgäu district, prompting a search by the 'Large Predators Network.'
The Bavarian State Office for the Environment has not yet confirmed the sighting, as no photographic evidence is available.
Experts are currently looking for traces such as footprints, hair, or droppings to verify the presence of a bear.
Local farmers are advised to secure livestock at night, and visitors are reminded to follow wildlife safety guidelines.
The sighting has reignited discussions about bear management in Bavaria, recalling past incidents and proposals for a bear response team.