Russian shot a bear with a gun and saved a comrade from death

In the Irkutsk region, a man with a gun saved his friend from a bear attack. The predator attacked a 61-year-old local resident in the forest and inflicted severe wounds on him. A 66-year-old friend came to the aid of the victim, who shot the beast twice. After that, the bear was neutralized, and the wounded man managed to reach the village on his own. REN TV reports.

The attack occurred in the forest area of the Chun district. According to preliminary data, the 61-year-old man was in the woods when he collided with the bear. The beast attacked him, causing multiple injuries to his head and upper limbs.

To help rushed 66-year-old friend of the victim, armed with a hunting rifle. He fired two shots at the predator, after which the attack was stopped.

Despite the injuries, the victim remained conscious and was able to reach the village on his own. There he sought medical attention.

Doctors diagnosed the man with multiple open wounds of the head and hands. He was hospitalized for treatment. Details about the patient's condition and the nature of the injuries have not yet been disclosed.

The attack occurred against the background of frequent meetings of residents of the Angara region with bears. In October, several similar incidents were registered in the region, including fatal ones.

According to regional services, only the day before October 26 received 12 reports of the appearance of bears. In five cases, the presence of predators was confirmed. The largest number of appeals was recorded in Taishet and Chun districts.

The authorities of the Irkutsk region continue measures to prevent attacks of wild animals on people. In the region, there is a high alert regime associated with the exits of bears to settlements.

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