The Mama Bear with one of her cubs. Photo credit Wesley Berg
Mama Bears cubs in yard on August 28th. Photo credit Cherie Naffzinger
Unsecured trash is a town wide problem that attracts animals and leads to human and wildlife conflicts. Photo credit Katey Fetch
One of the cubs who were captured and relocated by CPW. Photo credit Wesley Berg
Unsecured dumpster and exposed trash in the back of a pickup outside Handlebar’s restaurant after the tragic accident. Photo credit Silverton Standard Staff
The Mama Bear keeps a watchful eye on her cubs. Photo credit Wesley Berg
A small memorial for the deceased Mama Bear. Photo credit Melanie Berglogc
CPW agents meet with the Town of Silverton Trustees. Photo credit DeAnne Gallegos
Last week on Tuesday night, September 3rd, the Mama Bear, who had been bringing her two cubs into town on a daily basis, was accidentally mortally wounded with a bean bag shot by a San Juan County Deputy Sheriff who was trying to haze her from the alley behind Handlebars restaurant.
The Mama Bear and her two cubs were feasting out of the restaurant’s dumpster when a local crowd ...
