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81-Year-Old Hunter Sentenced for Killing Endangered Bear

5/7/2025

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An 81-year-old hunter in France was sentenced to four months suspended for the tragic killing of an endangered bear during a 2021 boar hunt in the Pyrenees. Alongside a €750 fine and a revoked hunting license, 15 other hunters were penalized, contributing over €60,000 to environmental causes. The bear, Caramelles, now serves as a poignant reminder at the Toulouse Natural History Museum.

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An 81-year-old hunter in France was sentenced to four months suspended for the tragic killing of an endangered bear during a 2021 boar hunt in the Pyrenees. Alongside a €750 fine and a revoked hunting license, 15 other hunters were penalized, contributing over €60,000 to environmental causes. The bear, Caramelles, now serves as a poignant reminder at the Toulouse Natural History Museum.