unknown foreign motorcyclist

A 73-year-old foreign motorcyclist was recently in the news after being bitten by a bear on the Transfăgărășan highway in Romania. The incident occurred while he was stopped in traffic near Valea lui Stan. Despite the attack, he declined medical transport to a hospital after receiving initial care at the scene. This incident highlights the dangers of wildlife encounters in popular tourist areas, as it follows a tragic event earlier this year where another motorcyclist lost his life due to a bear attack in the same region.