# Brown bear presence in Northern Italy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brown-bear-presence-in-northern-italy
> Updated: 2026-10-29T14:09:48.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

In the Trentino region near Lake Garda, an estimated 100 brown bears inhabit local forests. While sightings are infrequent, historical incidents include a hiker being followed in Molveno in April 2024 and an attack on a French tourist near Dro in July 2024.

More recently, a young bear was filmed crossing Provincial Road 76 Valgadena near Enego on the Altopiano dei Sette Comuni. The Vicenza Provincial Police confirmed the sighting. Authorities are utilizing camera trap footage, installing new traps, and collecting biological samples for DNA analysis to identify the individual and determine if it is linked to livestock predation reported in May. Andrea Nardin, President of the Province of Vicenza, noted that bear presence is normal as animals use the mountains as corridors toward Trentino or Belluno. Officials have urged the public to exercise extreme caution.

## Claims

- A young bear was filmed crossing Provincial Road 76 Valgadena in Enego. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Vicenza Provincial Police confirmed the presence of the bear. (reported by 3 sources)
- Authorities are collecting biological samples for DNA analysis to identify the specimen. (reported by 3 sources)
- Bears can travel 30 to 40 kilometers in a single night. (reported by 3 sources)
- Andrea Nardin is the President of the Province of Vicenza. (reported by 3 sources)
- The bear is using the mountains as a connection route toward Trentino or Belluno. (reported by 3 sources)
- No immediate danger to humans has been identified from this specific specimen. (reported by 3 sources)
- A young bear was filmed running across Provincial Road 76 Valgadena near Enego on October 27, 2026. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Vicenza provincial police confirmed the presence of the animal. (reported by 3 sources)
- Authorities are using DNA analysis to determine if the bear is the same one that preyed on goats in May. (reported by 3 sources)
- New camera traps will be installed to track the animal's movements. (reported by 3 sources)
- Provincial President Andrea Nardin described the presence of bears in the region as normal. (reported by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Enego, Italy: Authorities monitor young bear spotted on provincial road

Authorities in Vicenza, Italy, are using DNA analysis and camera traps to monitor a young bear filmed crossing a road near Enego.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/young-bear-spotted-in-enego-italy

### 2026-10-22: Wildlife encounters and conservation efforts in Italy and beyond

Reports highlight bear encounter safety in Italy's Trentino region and the launch of conservation-focused wildlife travel collections by Much Better Adventures.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildlife-encounters-and-conservation-efforts-in-italy-and-beyond

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Cite as: Brown bear presence in Northern Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brown-bear-presence-in-northern-italy