# Bison death investigation in Bistrița-Năsăud

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bison-death-investigation-in-bistria-nsud
> Updated: 2026-10-08T19:49:49.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Bistrița-Năsăud County have launched an investigation following the discovery of a dead and decapitated European bison near Măgura Ilvei. The animal, weighing over 800 kilograms, was a strictly protected species originally from a reserve in Suceava County.

Local police and the Sanitary Veterinary and Food Safety Directorate (DSVSA) are investigating whether the death resulted from natural causes, animal attacks, or illegal poaching for trophies. The bison had been observed by locals since late September and had received veterinary attention and sedation for health checks less than 24 hours before its death.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Bison found dead and decapitated in Bistrița-Năsăud

Authorities in Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania, are investigating the death of a protected 800kg bison found decapitated near Măgura Ilvei, amid suspicions of poaching.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bison-found-dead-and-decapitated-in-bistria-nsud

### 2026-10-08: Bistrița-Năsăud authorities remove 31,000 livestock from national database

Over 31,000 sheep and goats were removed from the National Database in Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania, after inspections found them missing from farms, prompting investigations into potential subsidy fraud.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bistria-nsud-authorities-remove-31000-livestock-from-national-database

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