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Bear sightings in Bulgaria and Slovenia

Overview

In mid-October 2026, authorities in Sandanski, Bulgaria, launched search operations after a bear was spotted near the local zoo. Despite patrols near urbanized areas, no new tracks were found, leading the Sandanski Municipality to advise residents to avoid the affected region and follow specific safety guidelines.

By late October, new bear sightings were reported in the Robidnica area of Slovenia. Residents in the Novaki community observed a female bear and a cub crossing a road. This followed earlier reports in early October regarding three cubs in the region. Local authorities have warned that the presence of a mother bear increases potential risks to the public.

Entities

Sandanski · Sandanski Municipality · Novaki · Slovenia · Robidnica

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Bears sighted near Robidnica in Slovenia

    Authorities in Novaki, Slovenia, have issued warnings after a female bear and cub were spotted in the Robidnica area, following previous sightings of bear cubs in the region.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Sandanski authorities search for bear spotted near local zoo

    Authorities in Sandanski, Bulgaria, are searching for a bear spotted near the local zoo. Residents are advised to avoid the area and follow safety protocols until the animal is located.

Sources

fakti.bg · novini247.com · prlekija-on.net · sensa.metropolitan.si · slovenskenovice.si