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DNR: Captured bear was euthanized, not relocated
Animal had become acclimatized to humans
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A bear captured in Bulloch County by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources this week was euthanized, not released as was reported earlier, the DNR said Friday. - photo by Special
A black bear trapped Wednesday night after visiting a Bulloch County home four nights in a row was euthanized, not released near Macon, as was the original plan. Georgia Department of Natural Resources wildlife biologist Greg Waters told the Statesboro Herald Thursday the 250-pound male bear would be released after being trapped at Craig Bozman’s Hwy. 67 home, where he paid visits and caused mischief three nights in a row. He was trapped the fourth night.
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