The predation
The Veneto Region announces that, after several days without any new reports, direct sightings, or camera traps, last night, important new evidence was acquired to help monitor the bear in the Asiago Sette Comuni plateau. A predation of two goats in the municipality of Enego has drawn the attention of officers from the Vicenza Provincial Police and the Veneto Region, who are monitoring the situation. Following the inspection, signs of presence were collected and tracks left on the ground were verified, leading to the belief that the bear, previously reported in previous days, is likely involved.
Monitored area
To further investigate, a camera trap was installed near the carcass of one of the preyed goats, and thanks to the valuable cooperation of the animals' owner, the surrounding area was monitored overnight. Indeed, on the night between Saturday and Sunday, May 31st, around 10:30 PM, the bear returned to the site of the predation, entering the enclosure, heading for the animal's carcass, and beginning to consume it. The bear, likely the same young male monitored in recent weeks, once aware of the observers' presence, displayed great agility and calmness, climbing over and over a fixed metal fence approximately two meters high, then climbing down outside and disappearing into the woods.
The location of the new observation
The incident occurred on Via Coste di Là, in the municipality of Enego, on the eastern edge of the Asiago Plateau, bordering the Valsugana valley. The location of the new sighting is approximately 11 km as the crow flies from the last camera trap observation conducted in recent days, which also occurred on the eastern edge of the plateau, confirming the animal's mobility within the area. "I thank the family who promptly reported the incident and who actively and consistently collaborated with the operators' checks," stated Regional Councilor Dario Bond. "The cooperation of citizens is essential to effectively monitor the movements of this young male and to ensure proper management of the situation." Councilor Bond noted that the bear's presence in the Veneto region remains sporadic and is primarily attributable to the movements of dispersing young males from breeding grounds in neighboring regions or in adjacent territories.
The next steps
"The Region, the Provincial Police, and the relevant authorities will continue to constantly monitor the situation. Any detailed reports from citizens can be useful in tracking the animal's movements and contributing to wildlife control and monitoring activities. We recommend maintaining proper management of waste, food sources, pets, and livestock facilities, avoiding situations that could attract wildlife to inhabited areas," concludes Bond.
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