The Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection, and Climate Change of Uzbekistan reported that the bear had wandered into a residential area, endangering local inhabitants. Despite efforts to neutralize the bear, it attacked and injured a police officer. The situation escalated when the bear entered the premises of school No. 74, where students were present.
Given the imminent risk to public safety, authorities made the difficult decision to shoot the bear. The Ministry’s press service confirmed the measures were necessary to protect the lives of the community members.
