A bear has been shot by a moose hunter outside Lycksele,the police write on their website.
The police were contacted by the hunter himself, who stated that the bear lunged at the hunter. The hunter was not injured. The incident is being investigated as a hunting crime, as hunting bears is not permitted now.
The incident occurred at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The police have documented the scene and the bear has been seized. It will be taken to the State Veterinary Institute.
