The Regional Administrative Court (Tar) of Trento has recently made a significant decision regarding the bear involved in the attack on a French tourist in the municipality of Dro. The incident, which occurred on July 16 in the Naroncolo area, raised concerns about the safety of local communities.
Reasons for the Tar Decision
In the reasoning behind the ruling, the President of the Tar, Alessandra Farina, emphasized the need to carefully assess the circumstances surrounding the request for culling. “While understanding the necessity to provide an immediate response to the safety concerns of the affected communities,” Farina stated, “the examination of the precautionary request appears justified and worthy of acceptance.” The President highlighted the importance of temporarily suspending the order, particularly to avoid irreversible consequences before it can be definitively established whether the attack is indeed attributable to the bear identified as KJ1.
Details of the Incident
The French tourist who was attacked was promptly airlifted to Santa Chiara Hospital in Trento. Fortunately, his injuries were found to be minor, primarily affecting his arms and legs. This episode has reignited the debate over bear management in the region.
Reactions to the Ruling
The Tar’s decision has elicited positive reactions from animal rights organizations. Gian Marco Prampolini, President of the Anti-Vivisection League (LEAL), expressed satisfaction with the halt to the bear’s culling: “The satisfaction of having blocked an execution devoid of any logic strengthens LEAL’s position,” Prampolini stated. He also reiterated that the management of wildlife in Trentino should be transferred to the Ministry of the Environment, criticizing the approach taken by the province thus far.
Considerations on Bear Protection
In the broader context of wildlife conservation, it is important to note that bears are a species protected at both the national and European levels. According to Prampolini, it is essential to develop plans and regulations that promote peaceful coexistence between humans and wildlife in the Trentino area.
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