Macedonia
Bear euthanized after being hit by car on Skopje–Tetovo highway
Incident reported at about 22:15; a Volvo with Gostivar plates struck the animal and police inspected the scene.
A wild bear was struck by a passenger car on the Skopje–Tetovo highway and was later euthanized, authorities reported.
The incident was reported last night at approximately 22:15. The vehicle involved was a Volvo with Gostivar license plates, driven by 36-year-old Dž.D. from Gostivar.
Veterinary assessment and police inspection
A veterinarian from the Skopje Zoo examined the animal at the scene and determined that the bear had to be euthanized. Police officers from the Sector for Internal Affairs (SVR) Skopje conducted an on-site inspection.
No additional details about injuries to the driver or possible charges have been released so far.
Photo: press material from the event
