The key facts
- The bear entered the dacha through a window, broke jars of preserves, damaged the bathhouse, roof and chimney
- Karpinsk head Andrei Klopov said it was a young emaciated wandering bear
- The animal was shot not far from the settlement; it was a male about three to four years old
Dacha rampage in Karpinsk
On November 2, in a gardening cooperative in the 154th district area of Karpinsk, Sverdlovsk Region, a hungry bear broke into a dacha plot and went on a rampage: it smashed windows, overturned furniture, broke jars of pickled preserves and damaged the bathhouse. This was reported by SHOT citing published video footage. The plot owner was away and only learned of the uninvited guest upon returning and discovering the destruction.
What is known about the animal
According to preliminary data, the predator entered the house through a window. Searching for food, it tore apart chair upholstery, scattered belongings, and after getting out of the house made its way to the bathhouse: it damaged the roof and knocked down the chimney; according to SHOT, droppings were also left on the roof. The incident was also described by Karpinsk head Andrei Klopov: according to him, specialists determined that the plot had been visited by a young, severely emaciated bear that had failed to prepare properly for winter hibernation.
Outcome and warning to residents
Soon the bear was spotted not far from the settlement and shot. It turned out to be a male about three to four years old. Local residents were urged to stay alert when wild animals appear near homes. Life.ru also recalls a similar case in Tomsk Region, where a bear wrecked a residential house, damaged furniture and a refrigerator, and then fell asleep on the couch in front of the TV; it was discovered by the owner's relatives, who had come to light the stove and feed the cats.
