Polish tourist injured in the Tatra Mountains. He was fleeing from a bear.
A Polish tourist was injured while fleeing from a bear with cubs in the Kvačianska Valley. The incident occurred around noon when hikers spotted the bear and decided to leave the area. During the escape, the tourist stumbled and fell, injuring his arm. Rescuers from the Slovak Mountain Rescue Service provided first aid and transported him to a hospital in Liptovský Mikuláš. Experts warn that encounters with bears, especially mothers with cubs, can be dangerous, advising hikers to maintain distance and retreat calmly to avoid provoking the animal.