Greek Hiker Attacked by Bear, Friend Rescued from Ravine

A hiker named Dimitris Kiourgloglou was hiking in the Frakto mountain range near Drama, Greece, when he and a friend encountered a bear. The bear attacked Kiourgloglou's friend, causing him to fall into a ravine. Kiourgloglou described the event to newsit.gr, saying, "The bear was huge, about three meters away, and it attacked my friend, knocking him into the ravine." Emergency services were contacted, and the injured hiker was rescued. Kiourgloglou praised the swift response of the rescuers and the help provided by locals. The bear remained in the area for several hours after the incident. This event highlights the importance of caution and preparedness when hiking in areas with wildlife.