Krasnoyarsk residents are reporting a roaming bear in the city, according to a telegram update from the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Local authorities say the animal was observed at night near a residential building on Kopylova Street in the Zheleznodorozhny district, stirring concern among residents and visitors alike.
Police officials dispatched a patrol to the area immediately. Officers conducted a thorough sweep of the vicinity but did not locate the bear at the scene. Investigators noted that security footage suggests the animal was headed toward Gremyachaya Mane park, raising questions about the bear’s movements through the urban landscape and potential risks to pedestrians and vehicles nearby.
Earlier, the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs reported another bear sighting in Krasnoyarsk, this time near the Badalyk cemetery. The department confirmed personnel were actively searching the area to determine the animal’s whereabouts and ensure public safety, while residents were advised to remain cautious and avoid approaching wildlife if spotted.
In a separate regional alert, volunteers and relatives in the Leningrad region coordinated search efforts after a 65-year-old woman became lost in the forest. She reported encountering a bear during her travels, an encounter that underscores the importance of staying alert in wooded areas and carrying appropriate safety gear and communication devices when exploring unfamiliar terrain.
A prior incident involving a bear on the Kuril Islands was noted, where a bear reportedly helped itself to a bowl of soup at a tourist camp. While this anecdote sits far from the current Krasnoyarsk searches, it serves as a reminder of how wildlife can interact with human activity in varied environments and the need for calm, informed responses when such encounters occur.