Bear activity reported near Tara National Park and Bioska

Increased bear activity is being reported in the regions surrounding Tara National Park and the village of Bioska near Užice. In Tara, a video captured a bear cub attempting to climb onto a boat at Perućac Lake, which resulted in the cub falling into the water.

In the Bioska area, residents have expressed growing concern for both human safety and livestock. Local reports indicate that bears have been entering yards and killing sheep and lambs. Previous incidents in the Omar hamlet included a bear killing seven sheep and one ram. Authorities and locals advise caution, warning residents not to approach the animals or attempt to drive them away themselves.