# Increased bear activity in Balkan regions

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/increased-bear-activity-in-balkan-regions
> Updated: 2026-10-29T08:15:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports indicate rising bear activity in parts of the Balkans, causing concern for human safety and livestock. In Serbia, increased sightings have been noted near Tara National Park and the village of Bioska. In the Bioska area, bears have reportedly entered yards and killed sheep and lambs, including an incident in the Omar hamlet where seven sheep and one ram were killed.

In Bulgaria, authorities are responding to bears appearing near residential areas and businesses in the Kresna region. The Executive Forest Agency, in coordination with various forestry and interior ministries, is deploying specialized traps to capture and relocate a bear to a natural habitat. Additionally, in Blagoevgrad, officials used camera traps after a bear was spotted in the Plazh Mahala neighborhood, suggesting the animal may have been displaced or lost. Authorities in both regions advise residents to remain vigilant and avoid approaching the animals.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Bulgarian authorities deploy traps to capture bear near Kresna

Bulgarian forestry and security agencies are using traps and camera monitoring to capture a bear wandering near Kresna and Blagoevgrad to ensure public safety.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blagoevgrad-authorities-monitor-bear-spotted-in-city-streets

### 2026-10-18: Bear activity reported near Tara National Park and Bioska

Increased bear sightings and livestock attacks are causing concern near Tara National Park and Bioska, Serbia, as wildlife moves closer to residential areas and farms.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bear-activity-reported-near-tara-national-park-and-bioska

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