Mum bears sighted with three puppies between Abruzzo and Molise: let’s not disturb them and don’t get closer!

In these weeks, A Marsican bear female with three puppies is attending areas inhabited between Abruzzo and Molise, in particular in the area between Rionero Sannitico, Castel di Sangro, Roccaraso And Ateleta. These are not protected areas internal to national parks, but of values exposed to dangers such as high -speed traffic and the presence of human settlements.

The director of the Abruzzo National Park, Lazio and Molise (Pnalm), Luciano Sammarone, explained that the Orsa naturally moves to the territory and that monitoring is underway in collaboration with the Forestry Carabinieri for protect it Together with the puppies.

The appeal of the institutions: do not approach

The mayor of Rionero Sannitico, Arnaldo Rossi, invited the local population and tourists to maintain the distance, avoid any type of pursuit or interaction and above all to animals. Each sighting must be reported to the competent authoritieswithout looking for the perfect shot or close contact. The goal is to protect not only the bear and his puppies, but also prevent risk situations for human beings.

An area already affected by tragedies

The same area had already made news in the January 2023when the bear Juan Carritoone of the puppies of the beloved bear Belovedwas invested and killed. A few months later, Amarena also found death at the hands of a man Which today risks indictment by killing animal aggravated by cruelty.

The Marsican bear is one species at risk of extinction And each specimen has an immense value for the biodiversity of the Apennines. For this and in order not to repeat similar episodes it is fundamental, animals e moderate the speed on the roads of valley floor. Only with responsible behavior can we hope that this family of bears It survives and grows free in your natural habitat.

Recall that in this regard, from August 2 to September 21st The regulation of the tourist flow on the paths is back C5 and B4 in the Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park. The measure, active in the days of Thursday, Friday and Saturdayserves protect the Marsican brown bear. Access will be allowed only to groups of maximum 10 people a dayexclusively through Guided excursions and book with qualified guides of the park. A necessary protection to guarantee a balance between tourism and conservation.