In Altai, a 15-year-old boy was attacked by a bear while checking hives with his 24-year-old…

In Altai, a 15-year-old boy was attacked by a bear while checking hives with his 24-year-old friend in the Solton district, according to the regional Investigative Committee. The boy tried to escape by climbing a tree, but the bear knocked him down. His friend also climbed a tree, but the predator did not attack him. The man later called for help.

As a result of the attack, the schoolboy suffered lacerations to his head and neck and was also injured by a phone explosion. According to the Telegram channel 112, the bear bit the smartphone, which then exploded and caught fire, causing the bear to release the boy. The victim was hospitalized in serious condition.