An 81-year-old French hunter named Andre Rives is on trial for killing a protected female bear, Caramelles, in self-defense after the bear charged at him. The bear was killed outside an authorized hunting zone, raising debates about legality and ethics. While Rives asserts he acted to save himself, animal rights activists argue against this justification, citing a series of offenses that led to the bear's death. This incident has ignited discussions on the balance between wildlife preservation and hunting rights.
"This is not an anti-bear or pro-bear trial," the presiding judge said. Rives is on trial for "destroying a protected species," he said.
Activists contest the notion of self-defence. "To what extent can one argue necessity, when one has committed a series of offences that led to the death of the bear Caramelles?" asked Alain Reynes of the bear-preservation association.
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