Man Attacked and Killed by Bear While Mushroom Picking in Northern Slovakia
Emergency services reported that a 55-year-old man passed away following a bear attack in a forest in northern Slovakia on Saturday.
The tragic incident took place in a remote area near Hybe, a town close to the High Tatra mountains, while the victim was mushroom picking with another individual, according to police.
“Unfortunately, despite the efforts of rescuers, the man did not survive his injuries,” emergency services announced on Facebook.
Local media noted that the previous fatal bear attack in Slovakia occurred in 2021.
By Jason Hovet