Although the brown bear is considered a species of least concern by the IUCN,
Red List
, the creature is safeguarded within the Pyrenees region. This categorization has resulted in legal actions against an 81-year-old French hunter accused of slaying one.
brown bear
in 2021, according to
The Guardian
.
André Rives was hunting wild boars in the
Pyrenees
When he accidentally came upon two young bear cubs emerging from the forest, things took an unexpected turn. Soon after, their mother appeared from the trees too. The mature brown bear swiftly attacked the hunter, resulting in her pulling Rives a few meters along.
This is according to officials who state that Rives shot and killed the bear. “It clutched my left thigh; I panicked and discharged a round,” said Rives.
said
, according to the outlet. “She backed away growling. She went around me and bit my right calf. I fell; she was eating my leg. I reloaded my rifle and fired.”
Following his multiple leg injuries, Rives received medical attention from another hunter and was subsequently airlifted by a helicopter. Almost four years later, Rives faces charges related to the bear’s death during this incident.
“This is neither an anti-bear nor a pro-bear proceeding,” Judge Sun Yung Lazareth stated.
said
According to Lazare, Rives is facing charges for “eliminating a protected species.”
Although the global population of brown bears continues to be robust, their existence in the Pyrenees has significantly declined over the past hundred years. Nonetheless, as stated in an additional report by
The Guardian
There are currently about 70 brown bears residing in the Pyrenees.
Tune in now: Giant snails taking over New York City?
This showcases the efficacy of
conservation measures
Not only do they aid in encouraging greaterpromotion of
biodiversity
in delicate environments, yet they also
foster a nutritious ecosystem
for humans as well.
According to an investigation, the bear was shot and died merely 1,300 feet away from designated hunting grounds. Rives was among a group of hunters involved in this incident.
15 others
, all of whom have faced charges for their involvement in illegal hunting activities.
Mont Valier Nature Reserve
.
Even though Rives and the hunting party went beyond the designated hunting area, Jean-Luc Fernandez, who leads a local hunting association, cast doubt on the charges against Rives. “He shot his weapon,” Fernandez said.
said
. He should have allowed her to go through with it? No, he prioritized saving himself.
|
|
Join our
free newsletter
for
good news
and
useful tips
, and don’t miss
this cool list
Here are some simple methods to aid both yourself and the Earth.
Hunter confronts contentious accusations long afterbear attack: ‘He Saved Himself’
first appeared on
The Cool Down
.
