In a controversial move, forestry corps personnel in northern Italy have killed a brown bear that was deemed dangerous to humans by local authorities. The decision has sparked protests from animal rights activists and caught the attention of Italy's environment minister.
The brown bear, known as M90, was killed on the orders of Trento provincial president, Maurizio Fugatti, in the Sole Valley in the eastern Alps. According to a statement released by the province, the bear displayed 'excessive confidence and frequentation of urban areas.' This behavior included following people on multiple occasions, with the latest incident involving a pair of hikers who were trailed for over half a kilometer on a forested road.
