She died because of the anesthesia that has been given to her during the attempt of capture by the authorities of the province of Trento (Italy).
Her death is causing great controversy and outrage.
On the 15th of August she attacked a mushrooms seeker (who reported minor injuries) who went too close to her two cubs.
Since then, she had been monitored and had been seriously considered the opportunity of capturing her (in a first time, even of killing her).
The national institutions showed their incompetence in this situation.
But, who was Daniza?
She was 19 years old and was part of a bears reintroduction program in the Italian Alps, whose only crime was trying to defend her cubs, as every mother would do.
WWF and other animal welfare groups are now asking for explanations. Capturing her was not necessary, she wasn't a dangerous specimen.
Now we wonder what will happen to her two cubs, at the gates of winter. It is hoped that, at least, the authorities will be able to take care of them and ensure that they survive.
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