An incredible incident was recorded in Kastoria, when a bear appeared near the city.
A large animal entered the cemetery of the village of Asprokklisia in the municipality of Argos (Orestikos) and … dug up a dead person recently buried there. Naturally, this caused great concern both among the cemetery workers and the relatives of the deceased.
The municipal government has already informed environmental organizations about the incident. The problem of the appearance of bears in settlements and especially in the villages of the region has now become frightening.
Bears in Greece are rare and protected animals that live in the mountain forests in the north of the country. There are an estimated 450 brown bears living in Greece. They feed mainly on plant foods such as berries, nuts, roots, and honey. However sometimes bears may venture into towns or villages in search of food, especially if their natural habitat is disturbed or limited. For example, in March 2023, cases of bear attacks on apiaries in the area were recorded. Goumenissa. This was due to the fact that the bears returned to their former habitat after a 10-year absence due to an increase in their population.
To prevent conflicts between bears and humans, there are various protection and information measures. For example, beekeepers were advised put beehives inside electrified fences and leave the radio onto keep the noise away from the animals. There are also conservation organizations, such as Callisto, who monitor the state of bear populations and conduct educational programs for the population. Bears are amazing and valuable creatures that deserve respect and care.
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