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Bear kills guard at industrial site near Boguchany in Russia
A bear killed a guard at an industrial site near Boguchany in the Boguchany district of Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region.
The attack happened during the night while the 63-year-old man was on duty.
The bear was killed soon after the attack.
Investigators are checking how the death occurred and have ordered a medical examination.
The incident comes as bears have been appearing near settlements in the region this season.
Officials say 67 bears have been killed in the district, and local dispatchers have received about 80 reports of bears near populated areas, though not all were confirmed.
After the death, district officials held an emergency meeting and said they would later announce measures; investigators will decide what action to take after their checks.
A bear killed a 63-year-old guard at an industrial site near the village of Boguchany in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region.
The attack happened during the night or in the dark hours, according to reports.
The bear was killed shortly after the attack.
Investigators are checking the circumstances and have ordered a forensic medical examination.
Authorities said 67 bears had been killed in the district this season and about 80 reports of bears near settlements had been received.
- Who
- A bear attacked and killed a 63-year-old guard.
- What
- The guard was killed at an industrial site.
- When
- During the night or dark hours before the reports published on October 23, 2026.
- Where
- Near the village of Boguchany, in Boguchany District, Krasnoyarsk region, Russia.
- Why
- The bear reportedly wandered onto the site and attacked the guard; the circumstances are under investigation.
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A bear entered an industrial site near Boguchany and attacked the guard, who died at the scene.
The bear was killed.
Investigators began checking the circumstances and ordered a forensic medical examination.
An extraordinary meeting of the district emergency commission was held.
- Victim
- 63-year-old guard
- Location
- Industrial site near Boguchany village, Krasnoyarsk region
- Bear killed
- Shortly after the attack
- Bears killed this season
- 67 in Boguchany District
- Reports received
- About 80 reports of bears near settlements
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This is a problem not only for Boguchany District.