Oregon wildlife officials said that the bear was illegally removed from its habitat, and was not in a condition to be sent to a rehabilitation facility.

Posted: Apr 9, 2021 6:57 PM | Updated: Apr 9, 2021 7:10 PM
Posted By: Jamie Parfitt

ASHLAND, Ore. — Oregon wildlife officials confirmed on Friday that they had to euthanize a young black bear after an unfortunate saga that saw him removed from his habitat east of Ashland.

According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, wildlife officers from Oregon State Police were notified on Wednesday of a young black bear seen in the Greensprings area off Highway 66. While officers did respond, they found no sign of the bear. OSP got in contact with the person who reported the sighting, and learned that they had picked up the bear.

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