LatviaPublished: 20 June 2026 at 08:20
Nature guide warns: bear encounters become a new risk in Latvian forests
Nature tourism always involves risks, but recently a new threat has emerged in Latvian forests – the possibility of meeting a bear. Ticks also deter people from going into nature.
A nature guide notes that the possibility of encountering a bear is a relatively new risk that has appeared in Latvian forests. Additionally, an increasing number of people are deterred from going into nature by ticks. However, nature tourism has always been associated with various risks – both large and small – because nature can be unpredictable. The expert emphasizes that despite these threats, people continue to venture into nature, but it is important to be aware of potential dangers and be prepared for them.
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