10.10.2026 15:23
After a bear attack in Mongolia killed one person and seriously injured another, Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral called on authorities in the country to take action. The government also allocated 1 billion Mongolian tugrik (about $277,000) to accelerate the import of equipment necessary to tranquilize bears.
In a bear attack that occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning in Mongolia's capital Ulaanbaatar, a person in their 40s died, while a person in their 50s was seriously injured.
In response to the threat to human life and health, Mongolian Prime Minister Nyam-Osor Uchral called on the relevant authorities to take immediate action to ensure public safety, reduce risks, and carry out coordinated work among institutions. The Prime Minister also instructed that the public be informed daily.
RESOURCES ALLOCATED FOR EQUIPMENT
The government also allocated 1 billion Mongolian tugrik (approximately 277,000 US dollars) to accelerate the import of rifles used to tranquilize bears, tranquilizers, chemicals, and other necessary equipment.
Relevant authorities were also instructed to use advanced technologies to collect and compile data on the country's bear population.
MORE THAN 750 BEARS SIGHTED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
According to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, more than 750 bears have been sighted in residential areas across Mongolia since spring. Experts note that in recent years, the frequency of bears encountering livestock and being seen in residential areas has increased. It is stated that this increase is due to various reasons such as climate change, food scarcity in bears' natural habitats, and overuse of natural resources.