Bear spotted roaming near Thessaloniki

Local residents at a district east of Thessaloniki were warned about a rogue bear that was spotted roaming the region on Wednesday.

According to the Pilea-Chortiatis municipality's announcement, eye-witnesses saw the animal right below the radar on the path to Kissos, in the Makedonomachon area, near the park of Agia Paraskevi.

Authorities warned that, should locals spot the animal they should inform the local police station.

With the animal's safety in mind, the municipality also informed the Thessaloniki Forestry Authority, the Hellenic Police and the deputy regional govern