Hiker severely injured in bear attack in Stranavy, Slovakia

A 36-year-old hiker was severely injured in a brown bear attack in Stranavy, Slovakia. The man sustained bites to his neck and was airlifted to a hospital. The attack occurred near a forest edge, with the hiker reportedly seeing two cubs nearby, suggesting the mother bear was defending her young. Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area and have installed a camera trap. Slovakia is home to approximately 1200 wild brown bears. While they typically avoid humans, attacks can happen if surprised or if mothers perceive a threat to their cubs.