Russian officials report that a spate of bear attacks has left 35 people dead, including a recent fatality in Russia’s Far East. The Moscow Times says the latest victim was a security guard at a holiday camp in Kamchatka, citing state-run media.
The reports also provide background on why such attacks may be occurring. Free Malaysia Today links the scale of bear interactions to population growth in Russia, saying the brown bear population has more than doubled to about 308,000 over three decades, with milder winters and fewer hunters mentioned as contributing factors. Other outlets focus more narrowly on the death toll and official statements.
Across coverage, most outlets repeat the headline figure of 35 deaths while varying in the specific incident details included and the amount of ecological context provided. Some mention where the attacks occurred, while others primarily restate that officials say 13 people were killed since early October.
