Romania Orders Bear Cull After Teen Hiker's Tragic Death
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Romania's parliament has authorized the culling of nearly 500 bears in response to the fatal mauling of a 19-year-old hiker, citing overpopulation concerns. The decision has sparked controversy, with environmental groups arguing that culling will not solve the problem and advocating for preventive measures instead. Romania has Europe's largest brown bear population outside of Russia, and bear attacks have been a growing issue.
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