Black bear in woods (wikimedia commons)
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing a caution to residents about the hazards of feeding wild bears, following a distressing incident involving a black bear near Eugene. According to ODFW, the bear had become too accustomed to human interaction after being fed by locals, leading to its euthanization earlier last week.
The male bear, about two years old, first appeared in Cottage Grove on March 5 and was observed in close proximity to residential areas for several weeks. Despite efforts to discourage this behavior, including a warning issued by ODFW and Oregon State Police to a car dealership and
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