Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) are investigating the killing of a female bear in Newtown that occurred yesterday, Thursday, May 12.
DEEP Wildlife biologists and Environmental Conservation Officers are monitoring the situation to assess the health of the surviving bear cubs, in coordination with Newtown officials.
Presently, the bear cubs remain in the area as it is their home range, and their familiarity with the area will increase their chance of success. We urge people to
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