Bear dies during capture in Abruzzo park (3)

(ANSA) - Pescasseroli, April 19 - A Marsican brown bear died in the Abruzzo National Park during an operation to capture and tag "problematic" animals Thursday. The animal showed respiratory problems starting from the first phase of bringing it under control with a tranquiliser dart, the park management said. The operation took place according to protocols in force, the park management said.