Positive ID on bad bear

[jim robertson]

Positive ID on bad bear

Published December 5, 2004

Families along Old Fort Road and the surrounding area are breathing easier.

It appears that a male black bear recently killed in the area was the one
that had been rummaging for food, tipping garbage cans and spreading fear.

Rancher Larry Cottrell shot the bear after it climbed into the bed of his
truck. Since then, there have been no bear sightings.

"I'm sure the bear Larry shot was the bear that was at our house," homeowner
Solveig Fredstrup said. "Nobody has heard or seen any sign of him since
then. I'm sure that's the guy. The paw print is the same."

Rancher Raymond Budden took a look at the remains of the 300-pound animal
and agreed: "Yes, that was the bear, I'm sure of it."

- By Carola Roufs



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