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Bear That Killed Man Captured by Italian Authorities, Fate Unclear

  • Italian authorities captured the 17-year-old female bear that killed a man two weeks ago.
  • The bear, known as JJ4, was identified using DNA evidence from the attack scene.
  • Officials ordered the bear to be euthanized but a court suspended the order pending a hearing.
  • JJ4's three cubs were freed after her capture and the population of bears in the region has grown to over 100.
  • Officials are looking to move some bears from the area due to overpopulation.
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