US EditionBear Euthanized After Attacking Camper in Lake Tahoe Trailer, Other Break-in Attempts | News Channel 3-12
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, JUN 25 – The sow repeatedly invaded homes and vehicles before attacking a camper, prompting officials to euthanize her after unsuccessful hazing efforts, while her cubs were taken for rehabilitation.
- Early Sunday morning, a female black bear entered a camper's occupied trailer at a campground located within Emerald Bay State Park, attacking her and causing injuries.
- The bear had caused multiple break-ins and conflicts in South Lake Tahoe since at least June 10, and officials had unsuccessfully tried hazing and trapping it since June 17.
- During the attack, the bear ripped open a camper-van door where teenagers were sleeping and harassed other campers despite efforts to scare it off with noise and commotion.
- DNA analysis identified the bear involved in the attack and several break-in incidents; its two cubs have been relocated to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, while CDFW emphasized that euthanasia is considered only when absolutely necessary.
- Officials euthanized the bear the next day for public safety, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing human-bear conflicts and hopes to rehabilitate the cubs to avoid behavior repetition.
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