A large Eurasian brown bear entered a traditional Mongolian dwelling known as a ger in the Bayanzurkh district overnight, killing a man in his 40s and seriously injuring a woman in her 50s.
Police report the attack occurred inside the tent‑like structure where the pair were sleeping. The woman fled, rang her neighbours, and received treatment for a serious condition in a local hospital.
The incident follows a growing trend of bears venturing into human settlements. Authorities say climate‑driven food shortages and rapid warming are pushing these animals closer to people.
A team of forest rangers is currently searching for the animal while officials urge residents to report any sightings promptly.
This year alone, there have been 24 bear sightings near Ulaanbaatar compared with two in 2018, according to city official Munkhbayar M.
Videos of bears entering gers, damaging livestock and attacking human dwellings have circulated widely on social media, drawing attention to the escalating conflict.
In response, hunting permits have been issued across eight provinces and plans are underway to equip rangers with tranquiliser dart guns for safer interventions.
The incident underscores the tension between Mongolia’s traditional nomadic way of life and the growing number of people settling in the capital and other urban areas.
