Scottish Tourist Injured in Bear Attack While Attempting Selfie

A 72-year-old Scottish tourist, Moira Gallacher, was injured by a bear in Romania while trying to take a selfie. The incident occurred in the Carpathian Mountains, where Gallacher and her friend Charmian Widdowson encountered two bears. Gallacher initially rolled down her window to take a photo, but the bear returned and attempted to get into the car. Despite wearing protective clothing, Gallacher sustained a bite on her right hand and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

British Tourist Mauled by Bear in Romania After Attempting to Take Photos

A 72-year-old British tourist visiting Romania’s Carpathian Mountains was attacked by a bear while attempting to take pictures of the animal. The woman was traveling with her partner when she spotted two bears and lowered the car window to take photos. One of the bears approached the car and attacked her arm, prompting her partner to drive away. The woman was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening, and authorities have deployed teams to drive the bears away from the area.

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