Russia Culls Over 3,000 Bears Amid Surge of Attacks in Siberia

In response to a wave of deadly bear attacks that has shocked residents of Siberia’s Irkutsk region, Russian authorities have culled more than 3,000 bears—a scale never seen before. The culling follows a series of incidents that have spooked locals, including a recent sighting by 36‑year‑old Daria Tyurneva who stopped her car to film a bear cub perched several metres high on a tree. Tyurneva’s video, shared on social media, highlighted the presence of a mother bear nearby, underscoring the heightened risk to people and property. The government’s decision reflects a drastic measure to curb the escalating threat and protect communities in the region.