Slovakia has approved a plan to cull up to 350 brown bears—nearly a quarter of its estimated population—following the confirmed death of a man in a bear attack. Authorities found the 59-year-old's body near the central town of Detva after he failed to return from a walk in the forest. Officials reported injuries consistent with a bear attack and discovered signs of a nearby den.
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Slovakia declares emergency, plans to cull 350 bears after deadly mauling

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Slovakia to cull hundreds of brown bears amid public safety fears, sparking controversy over EU law and conservation efforts.

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