The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment told what to do when meeting a bear

      The ministry recalled that when visiting forests, nature trips and reservoirs, it is necessary to know and follow the rules of behavior when encountering wild animals. First of all, the Ministry of Natural Resources of the region noted, when meeting with any wild animal, in no case should you disturb it, try to approach the animal, feed it, photograph it, pet it or frighten it.

      It is not recommended to go into the forest alone. And when moving through the forest, you need to talk or turn on music on your phone to indicate your presence to the beast and allow wild animals to leave the place in advance. If the animal makes contact on its own, then it is most likely suffering from rabies.

      If you encounter a bear, you need to move away from the place of its discovery without attracting attention to yourself. No need to turn your back on the animal and run away from it. It is also not recommended to make sudden movements, look into the eyes of a wild animal, or scream. It is necessary not to let the animal out of sight and slowly step back, observing its behavior.

      It is necessary to stay as far away from the cubs of wild animals as possible, and also not approach an injured animal.

      If a wild animal is found in a populated area, it should be reported to the unified dispatch service at 112.