JAKARTA - A man killed a endangered brown bear on the outskirts of the city of San Benedetto dei Marsi in Abruzzo, Italy, said Abruzzo National Park, Lazio and Molise on Friday.
Ironically, the shooting has left two bear cubs at high risk, with an immediate search to find them.
The man who killed the animal has been identified, while Italian Police are investigating the incident, as reported by Euronews and AP September 1.
Italian news agency Ansa reported, the man told local police: "I shot because I was afraid, but I didn't want to kill".
"I found it on my property. It was an impulsive and impulsive act," he continued.
It is known that the bear shot turned out to be a very endangered Marsika brown bear
Abruzzo National Park, Lazio and Molise also condemned the killing of the animal.
"There is no reason to justify the incident, because Amarena has never caused any human problems," he wrote on Facebook, referring to the parent bear who was shot dead.
The name Amarena is Italian which means black cherries. Locals love to give the name because black cherries and cherries are one of the bear's favorite foods, said daily Corriere della Sera.
Earlier this week Amarena was seen walking in San Sebastiano Dei Marsi with her two children.
Italian politicians and animal rights defenders condemned the killing.
"The killing of a Marsika female bear is a serious episode, and we must provide enlightenment as soon as possible," said Italian Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto.
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"Our commitment is also aimed at protecting bear cubs, making every effort to keep them free," he added in a written statement.
Separately, the head of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) office in Italy, Luciano Di Tizio, called the bear's killing a "very serious and unjustified natural crime" and was the result of a "continuous campaign against wildlife."
The marsika brown bear from central Italy is an endangered brown bear subspecies. The national park says there are currently only about 60 bears left in it and its surroundings.
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