Hiker dies after being attacked by bear in Slovakia, two people injured the next day. Two bear attacks left people injured at the end of last week in this country accustomed to the presence of these mammals in the mountains.
Two years ago, the first fatal attack of the century occurred in central Slovakia. According to Slovak researchers, the current population of ursids in the country remains stable, at around 1,275 specimens. The victim's companion was found at the top of the ravine, safe and sound but shocked.