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Tennessee officials kill 60 bears amid Sevier County conflicts
Original: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 60 bears killed 'humanely' in Sevier County so far in 2026 after 'significant human-bear conflicts'
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says 60 black bears have been killed 'humanely' in Sevier County so far in 2026, citing significant human-bear conflicts. The agency says the measures were necessary for public safety in an area that overlaps heavily with Great Smoky Mountains habitat, but the scale of the cull is likely to draw criticism from wildlife advocates and residents.
Why now: The large number of bears killed in a tourist-heavy county raises questions about wildlife management and public safety.
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