For the first time a bear came down in Thessaloniki, as reported by members of the environmental organization “Kallisto” who have been on its trail since the day before yesterday in Hortiatis.

According to a statement from the organization, its members were informed last Tuesday morning by beekeeper of the area of ​​Hortiatis for damage to his bees.

After an autopsy in the field it was confirmed that the damage was done by a bear as well traces were found and genetic material (hair) that has been sent for DNA analysis.

“Given that the presence of a bear has been reported both at the Vasilikon dam (a week ago) and at the Triadi dam and as the animal’s tracks are very similar to the bear tracks that have recently been found in Halkidiki, it is very likely that it is the same animal . This case must be confirmed or disproved by the DNA analysis that will be done on the hairs collected by Callisto’s associate,” the announcement reads.

The Thessaloniki Forest Service has been informed by “Kallisto” from the first moment while it is on alert and will activate the human-bear interaction protocol.