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Italian Forestry Police Face Backlash for Killing "Dangerous" Alpine Brown Bear

Animal rights activists are condemning the killing of a bear, M90, by Italian forestry police in Trentino, following orders from the province's president due to concerns about public safety. The bear, part of a conservation project, was deemed "excessively confident" and a danger after multiple sightings near inhabited areas. Activists argue that the bear had not caused harm and the decision was rushed, while officials cite the need to protect public safety. The incident has reignited debates over bear management in the region, with concerns about the impact on biodiversity and the increasing bear sightings possibly due to warmer temperatures.