Last night we read an article that the momma bear had been put down by the Wildlife Service. The story went on to say that a bear was seen near an elementary school acting strangely. It was said to be having trouble breathing After they tranquilized the bear they determined that it was sick (?) and decided to euthanize it. They tranquilized the cubs but no information beyond that.
This family had become celebrities in the neighborhood for the past month or so. I would hear comments like "Yeah, they were at my house last night or I saw them walking down the middle of the street yesterday afternoon".
I think we all new it was destined not to end well. To my knowledge she never showed any signs of aggression but it was only a matter of time before some confrontation would take place. Mothers protect their children, human or nonhuman.
I only hope that the cubs will be either relocated (they are old enough) or otherwise placed in a safe environment. Meanwhile I consider myself lucky to have been in their presence with nothing more than some messy dining habits to contend with.
This family had become celebrities in the neighborhood for the past month or so. I would hear comments like "Yeah, they were at my house last night or I saw them walking down the middle of the street yesterday afternoon".
I think we all new it was destined not to end well. To my knowledge she never showed any signs of aggression but it was only a matter of time before some confrontation would take place. Mothers protect their children, human or nonhuman.
I only hope that the cubs will be either relocated (they are old enough) or otherwise placed in a safe environment. Meanwhile I consider myself lucky to have been in their presence with nothing more than some messy dining habits to contend with.
So sad about the Mama bear, sure hope the cubs will be okay:)
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