A shepherd was bitten by a bear in Argeș County while trying to defend his flock of sheep.

A shepherd was attacked by a bear in the area of Vârful Iezerul Mic, in the Iezer-Păpușa Massif, Argeș County, while trying to protect his flock of sheep. The incident occurred in the evening, but the man managed to call the emergency number only on Friday morning.

The mountain rescue teams from the Argeș County Public Service Salvamont, together with the mountain gendarmes, intervened quickly to save him. Upon the team's arrival, the shepherd was conscious and cooperative, having a bite wound on his calf.

The rescuers transported him to the Iezerul Mic area, where he was picked up by an ambulance from Salvamont Argeș to be taken to the hospital. The rescuers reminded tourists to avoid approaching wild animals and to notify the authorities in case of incidents.