6 people killed in bear attacks in Siberia: "Under siege"
Summary
At least six people have been killed in bear attacks in Siberia’s Krasnoyarsk region in the past month. Officials have started an investigation, accusing local authorities of not controlling the growing bear population, which has more than doubled since 1990.Key Facts
- Six people were killed in bear attacks in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, in one month.
- Authorities are investigating local officials for criminal negligence related to bear control.
- Russia’s brown bear population nearly doubled from about 130,000 in 1990 to nearly 308,000 in 2026.
- Around 20 to 30 bear attacks happen yearly across Russia, with at least 14 deaths this year.
- Victims included pensioners, a factory worker, berry pickers, and a logger.
- The town of Abaza, with 10,000 residents, is reportedly surrounded by bears.
- Videos showed bears near roads and swimming by the town, raising public concern.
- Most bears in Russia tend to run away when encountering people, according to emergency services.
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