The body of a 26-year-old man was found Wednesday in a forest in Val di Sole in northern Italy. According to doctors, the wounds indicate an attack by a “large wild animal”. According to Italian media, a month ago a bear attacked a tourist with a dog in the same area. Fortunately, there was no tragedy then.
According to Italian media, 26-year-old Andrea Papi did not return to his home near Caldes in the province of Trento on Wednesday after going out for a run. The man’s concerned partner reported the man missing to the police. His body was found in the forest in Val di Sole in the evening.
The results of the autopsy are not yet known. Doctors initially concluded that the 26-year-old was most likely attacked by a “large wild animal”, as indicated by several wounds on his body. According to Italian media, the attack on the runner was probably committed by a bear.
A month ago, a bear attacked a man
The Rai News TV portal points out that a month ago, a few kilometers from Cades, a bear attacked a tourist with a dog. The 39-year-old suffered head and hand injuries. Fortunately, the man managed to escape to safety and call for help. The bear, named MJ5, was subsequently identified as an 18-year-old male through genetic testing.
After this incident, the president of Trentino, Maurizio Fugatti, ordered his capture and euthanasia, against which animal rights activists protested.
According to Rai News, residents of Caldes have been reporting bear sightings in the area for quite some time. Some of them claim that farm animals in this area may have fallen prey to the bear.
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