A 72-year-old man shot and killed a grizzly bear that launched an attack on him while he was picking huckleberries, in what has been described by experts as a “surprise defensive encounter.” The man was alone near Columbia Falls in Flathead National Forest lands about two miles (3.2km) north of Columbia Falls when the adult […]
Tag: Black Bear
‘Aggressive’ Bear Tracked by Dogs and Euthanized for Biting Runner in Utah
A bear that attacked a runner in Utah on Wednesday has been euthanized. The man had been trail running in Big Cottonwood Canyon, about 12 miles southeast of Salt Lake City when the adult female black bear came out of the bushes and bit his arm. The bear was later tracked by the Utah Division […]
Florida Authorities Warn Against Selfies with “Depressed Bear”
Police in Florida are cautioning the public to avoid taking selfies with a distressed black bear that appeared on Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The bear, described as “stressed and depressed” by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, attracted crowds eager to snap photos, despite its clear discomfort. Rangers from the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
Black bear unwittingly becomes vlogger after filming himself running away with bird feeder that has camera attached
Newly released footage shows the hilarious moment a black bear inadvertently filmed himself stealing a bird feeder from a residential backyard in Maine. The much-feared predator could be seen trying to steal some sunflower seeds from a feeder placed on a pedestal at a home in New Gloucester. But when the bear was unsuccessful in […]
Human Actions Blamed for Gatlinburg’s Tragic Black Bear Losses
In the serene town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, a series of unsettling events involving black bears have captured national attention. These encounters, often caught on camera, have led to controversial decisions by wildlife authorities. In a town known for its natural beauty and close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the delicate balance between […]
Rare Grizzly Bear “Supermom” Sighting in Yellowstone
In the wild, animal parents often face daunting challenges in raising their young. Among these challenges, the sight of a mother grizzly bear with five cubs in Yellowstone National Park stands out as a rare and remarkable event. Grizzly bears are one of the two bear species residing in Yellowstone, the other being the black […]
Bear conflicts are increasing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort areas, and officials want feedback on their plan to manage it
Both bear and human populations are growing in one of Colorado’s busiest resort regions, leading to increased conflicts in recent years, according to a draft report from the state wildlife agency. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s draft Black Bear Management Plan for the region that includes Summit and Grand counties documented an average of 79 human-caused […]
A Bear Killed and Ate an Elderly Woman in Her Home. It’s the First Fatal Black Bear Attack in California’s History
More than six months after the death of an elderly woman, California officials are finally shedding some light on what they say is the first confirmed fatal black bear attack in state history. The November attack took place in Downieville and involved 71-year-old Patrice Miller, who was mauled to death in her own home, according […]