Text size

A bear attacks a woman in Bulgaria's Rila Mountain

published on 7/2/21 10:58 AM

Photo is illustrative

Photo: BGNES (archive)

A 35-year-old woman was attacked by a bear near the Dancing Bears Park in Belitsa in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains (about 180 km south of Sofia). The victim is in hospital with severe lacerations, but in stable condition.

At the time of the incident there are several families picking mushrooms close to the Dancing Bears Park. During the attack, the victim's children and husband shouted, and the frightened bear fled.

The mayor of Belitsa municipality, Radoslav Revanski, told BNR that forest officials are looking to collect the remaining people picking mushrooms that are in the area of the incident.

We are waiting for an order from the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture to shoot the aggressive bear before another incident occurs, the mayor said.

Surveillance cameras near the dancing bears park show that the animal has already attacked bee hives, but this is the first incident with a human.

Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!

Radio Bulgaria News bear Belitsa Dancing Bears Park

More from category

Bulgarian government to attract American investors from the state of Utah

Bulgaria is particularly interested in partnerships in artificial intelligence and drone technologies, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov said in the US. He was leading the Bulgarian delegation at a meeting with representatives from the..

published on 9/23/25 11:58 AM

Jews in Bulgaria and around the world welcome the new year

On the evening of September 22, the Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah, began. According to the Torah calendar, the new 5786th year from the creation of the world has started. Jews believe that on this day God created the first man,..

published on 9/23/25 10:39 AM

Sofia calls for immediate cessation of Russian aggression and provocations

Bulgaria insists that the Russian Federation must immediately stop provocations against its neighbours and aggression against Ukraine, as well as strictly comply with international law and the UN Charter. This was stated by Minister..

published on 9/23/25 9:12 AM