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Bear captured after killing runner in northern Italy

The brown bear population has increased in Italy (Ben Birchall/PA)

Tue, 18 Apr, 2023 - 11:06

Associated Press Reporter

A bear which fatally mauled a runner has been captured by authorities in northern Italy.

Officials in Trento announced on Tuesday that the animal, identified as Jj4, had been captured overnight.

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