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Bear euthanized after homeowner shoots it in self-defense
Original: Bear euthanized after Steamboat Springs homeowner shoots it in self-defense, CPW says
A black bear was euthanized after a homeowner in Steamboat Springs, Colorado shot it in self-defense, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The animal, wounded in the encounter, could not survive its injuries. The case has drawn attention to how conflicts between bears and residents are handled in the mountain town.
Why now: Human-wildlife encounters in Colorado's mountain communities remain a source of public concern.
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