South Sumatra BKSDA Installs Bear Trap In Pagar Alam

PALEMBANG - The South Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA Sumsel) has installed iron traps to catch bears so that conflict between the animals and residents in the village of yet, Pagar Alam Selatan, Pagar Alam City can stop.

Martialis Puspito, Head of the Section II Lahat Conservation Area of South Sumatra BKSDA, said residents had reported bear activity entering the settlement a few days ago.

"According to reports from residents, the bear has eaten the resident's pet chicken", said Martialis, quoted by Antara, Tuesday, January 11.

According to him, his party installed two iron traps complete with three cameras which were distributed to several locations.

Including deploying several officers, they were on standby in the village bordering the forest to catch the beast.

"Traps were set around the location where when we checked there was a bear's nest. There may also be cubs", he said.

Villagers are advised to be careful and keep their distance from these locations.

Moreover, since the trap was set on Sunday, January 9th, no activity has been found from the bear.

"It hasn't been caught and we are still monitoring it. Usually, the bears have moved locations for a few days. But because it is believed they have cubs, they are still around there. For this reason, residents are advised to remain vigilant", he said.