Bears in Romania: Dangerous Invasion or Natural Chaos?
Did you know that in the Romanian region of Transfagarasan, there are four times more bears than the recommended optimal number? Yes, you read that right – four times more! And what happens? Bears don’t pick where to show up, and the latest victim of this bear invasion was a motorcyclist who was brutally attacked and killed.
Where is the limit?
According to the official estimate by the forestry administration Romsilva, the number of bears in hunting ground Arefu number 5 is far above optimal. The optimal number is about 25, but now there are four times more! That means around 100 bears, which is a real disaster for locals and tourists.
What is being done about it?
Since the beginning of the year, only two bears have been legally removed under the prevention quota, three were removed under exceptions provided by law, and two in an emergency government procedure. Is that enough? Apparently not, as the number of attacks is rising and people are afraid to walk in nature.
Danger at every turn
This motorcyclist case is not isolated. Bears have become a real threat, and authorities struggle to control their population. But with four times the recommended number of bears, the question is how long people can live normally in these areas.
Is it time for drastic measures?
Some say it’s time to reduce the bear population to an acceptable level before there are more victims. Others warn about the importance of preserving nature and animal rights. But one thing is clear – the situation is out of control and urgent action is needed.
Conclusion
If you plan to visit Transfagarasan, think twice. The bears are hungry, their numbers are too high, and the consequences are deadly. Will the authorities manage to solve this problem or will we see more tragedies? Only time will tell.
So, what do you think about this bear invasion? Are the bears to blame or the humans for taking over their space? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s for and who’s against bear domination!
