Do not run, shout or try to hit the animal. Try to remain still until the bear stops the attack and moves away. 'Lie on the ground, interlock your fingers at the back of your neck and shield your head with your arms. Playing dead before the contact gives the bear the feeling that you are not a danger. 'It is difficult to know if it is a fake attack or not. The bear will probably stay close to you without physical contact. It adds: 'If the bear attacks you, do not react, stay calm or lie down slowly with your face down. These include not 'attracting bears in any way or leaving food for them' while if one approaches 'do not run but move away slowly'. Several signs are dotted around the mountain warning hikers and runners about bears and what to do if they encounter one.

It will be up to investigators to establish exactly now he died.' 'All I know is that he had gone for a run on the trails in the mountain and his body was found by rescue teams. Everyone is really shocked and our thoughts are with his family at this time.

Local mayor Andrea Maini said: 'To lose a young person in circumstances like this is tragic. (file image)Īndrea's body was found by mountain rescue teams using dogs and sources said he was dead at the scene and his body had 'injuries consistent with being attacked by a wild animal'. Officials said Andrea was running on trails on picturesque Mt Peller and the area is home to more than 80 bears and there have been several attacks in recent weeks.

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