Tragic encounter with bears: mushroom picking turns fatal in Slovakia

A 55-year-old man has tragically died in a bear attack in a remote forest near Hybe in northern Slovakia, according to emergency services.

The attack occurred when the victim was collecting mushrooms with another person in the remote area near the High Tatras, police confirmed.

“Unfortunately, despite the efforts of emergency responders, the man succumbed to his injuries,” emergency services said on Facebook. The incident marks the first fatal bear attack in Slovakia since 2021, with local media highlighting the ongoing risks of such wildlife encounters.

(With contributions from agencies.)