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A young man was attacked by a bear while at a sheepfold in Mureș, leading to concerns among locals about bear encounters. The victim sustained injuries but survived. Mureș County has around 1,700 bears, significantly exceeding the optimal population. Residents express fear of bears entering their homes, with reports of bears roaming streets and yards. Local authorities struggle to manage the bear population, and residents feel inadequately protected by current legislation. This incident is not isolated, as there have been previous attacks, including a fatal one last year.