After the hiker was killed, Romania's prime minister summoned lawmakers back from their summer recess for an emergency session of parliament.
Romania 's parliament on Monday approved the culling of almost 500 bears this year in a bid to control the protected species' 'overpopulation' after a deadly attack on a 19-year-old hiker sparked nationwide outcry.Last week, local media reported that a 19-year-old female tourist — identified by the Daily Mail as Maria Diana — was attacked and killed by a bear while she was hiking with her boyfriend.
As well as adopting legislation to control the brown bear population, the parliament held a moment of silence in the 19-year-old hiker's memory. The law adopted Monday authorizes the culling of 481 bears in 2024, more than twice last year's total of 220.Lawmakers argued that the bears' 'overpopulation' led to an increase in attacks, while admitting that the law will not prevent attacks in the future.Environmental groups have denounced the measure.
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