A bear cub was shot and killed by a property owner after sneaking into a South Lake Tahoe home on Memorial Day. A California Department of Fish and Wildlife investigation determined it was self-defense.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A bear cub was shot and killed by a property owner after sneaking into an El Dorado County home on Memorial Day.The Bear League, a nonprofit that works to keep bears safe and wild in their natural habitat, announced it on social media on Tuesday. The organization said it received a call from the homeowner's neighbor who said they witnessed the shooting.The Bear League then notified the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
'Bryant explained that the bear walked into the home through the open door likely trying to find something to eat.Fish and Wildlife said the bear weighed around 75-85 pounds.Effort begins to strengthen bear protections in CaliforniaMeanwhile, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has opened up a public comment period on a draft of a black bear conservation plan.
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