A very particular meeting was immortalized in Roccaraso. On the other side of the street there is an bear in the company of its children. The female with 3 puppies following was observed in the village, outside the boundaries of the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park.
The news immediately became viral, rebounding from one profile to another and reaching entities and associations engaged in the protection of these splendid wild animals. The report has aroused concern about the safety of this nucleus also in view of the next events that will affect the territory.
Roccaraso, bear with puppies. It would be the first sighting of 2025. Probardably is the Bambina Orsa (F21).
Posted by Nicola Campomorto on Wednesday, June 18, 2025
From 20 to 22 June in the municipalities of Roccaraso, revisondolles and another area frequented by Orsi, part of a dog race was expected. Thanks to the comparison with the Forestry Carabinieri, the hunting office of the Region and the organizers of the event, the stretch identified as at risk was excluded from the event. These are precisely the territory of “Monte Pratello, Pizzalto and the right section of the aremogna” as reported by the association Let’s save the bear.
While wondering about the identity of Mamma Orsa, monitored by the park, it is more urgent than ever reiterating the rules of conduct basic for
What to do not to disturb bears and in case of encounter
Not annoying bears is the first prerequisite for a peaceful coexistence, but it is not the only one of course. In order not to cause damage or attract the wild to urbanized areas it is essential:
Furthermore, the Abruzzo Lazio and Molise National Park continuously provides advice and indications on how to behave in the event of sighting of a bear, remembering that Each frequent visitor has responsibilities.
In the event of sighting or meeting with a bear, the PNALM recalls:
What if the bear has been seen near an inhabited center? Then you have to contact the forestry carabinieri or the guardiaparco. They know how to intervene in everyone’s interest.
The presence of Orsi requested Territorial control measures and information campaigns to protect the species from the numerous dangers that affect its area and its survival. Think, for example, of the closure of the paths during the season of bears loves.
To achieve the common goal, however, everyone’s commitment is necessary. Each of us can and must do its part to coexist with wildlife.
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