A bear has caused alarm in the Romanian village of Pleși, Buzău County, after entering eight homes in recent days. The incidents culminated overnight Thursday into Friday with an encounter involving an elderly woman in her residence. The bear reportedly searched the houses, even opening refrigerators in its quest for food. Local authorities are on alert and monitoring the situation. No injuries have been reported, though residents are understandably frightened. The bear’s motives appear to be solely food-driven, prompting concerns about its continued presence near populated areas. Efforts to safely manage the animal are underway.