Grizzly Bear in Island Park Euthanized After Becoming Food-Conditioned

A Grizzly Bear Was Euthanized by Idaho Fish and Game

A male grizzly bear was euthanized after it became used to receiving food from people living in a nearby neighborhood.

Grizzly euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned

A grizzly bear in Island Park. | Idaho Fish and Game ISLAND PARK — A male grizzly bear was euthanized Thursday after it reportedly became used to receiving food from people living in a nearby neighborhood, making it especially dangerous to humans. According to a news release from Idaho Fish and Game, the grizzly began frequenting the Pinehaven area in Fremont County early last week. There, it found food in unsecured garbage cans and broke into v…

Grizzly Bear in Island Park euthanized after becoming food-conditioned

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. ISLAND PARK, Idaho (Idaho Fish and Game)—On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become food-conditioned from consistently receiving food rewards in an Island Park neighborhood. The bear began frequenting the Pinehaven area early last week, where it received multiple food rewar…

Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden bear, Will, humanely euthanized

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden announced this morning that Will, the 22-year-old American grizzly bear was humanely euthanized on Wednesday at his den at Big Rivers.

OKC Zoo euthanizes 22-year-old Will the grizzly bear

The Oklahoma City Zoo euthanized a 22-year-old American grizzly bear who was suffering from a spinal disc disease.

OKC Zoo announces death of American grizzly bear

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma City Zoo has announced the death of American grizzly bear, Will. According to the Zoo, Will was humanely euthanized on Wednesday, June 25, in his den at Big Rivers. American grizzly bear Will. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. American grizzly bear Will. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. “Will had been living with arthritis for several years, managed with supportive medications and close veterinary care. Two weeks ago, our anima…