A high alert regime was introduced in the entire Novosibirsk region due to bears Novosibirsk region authorities introduced a high alert regime in the region due to the increasing frequency of bears entering populated areas. As part of the regime, the patrols, the monitoring of the movement of the predators, the information of the population and the exchange of data between ministries are increased. Residents are advised to observe personal safety measures, avoid visiting wooded areas, limit walking in the dark and, if possible, use personal vehicles. "The regime can be removed after the situation stabilizes. The ministry continues to regulate the number of brown bears: to date, 52 orders have been issued to shoot 115 individuals, 59 have been killed. There are no cases of bear attacks on people. The task forces are working," said the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment of the region, Yevgeny Shasternin. The government emphasizes that the shooting of bears is carried out "exclusively in the event of a threat to the lives and health of citizens". Population regulation is not planned fishing and is only carried out in the presence of a confirmed threat.