A bear attack on a French tourist in Trentino, Italy, has ignited a fierce debate over wildlife management.

The incident occurred on a hiking trail near Dro, where a 22-year-old female bear, suspected to be Kj1, allegedly attacked a 43-year-old jogger from Strasbourg.

In response, Maurizio Fugatti, President of the Trentino Province, has issued an urgent order for the bear's removal, citing high social alarm.

The bear was reportedly with cubs at the time of the attack, a common scenario during the critical weaning period.

Animal rights groups, including OIPA, are preparing legal challenges against the removal order, arguing for peaceful coexistence with the bears.

This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between wildlife conservation efforts and human activities in the Alpine region.