Two Cornell University students with valid hunting licenses brought a lawfully killed black bear into a campus residence hall for processing over the weekend, sparking complaints from other residents. Photos circulated on social media depicted the partially skinned carcass and packaged meat. Cornell officials confirmed the incident, while the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation investigated and found no violations of environmental conservation law. The incident, which occurred before the general bear hunting season in the area, has generated significant discussion on campus.
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A Pennsylvania man, Andrew Neirer, was attacked and bitten by a rabid black bear while walking near Jim Thorpe. A neighbor intervened, shooting the bear, which subsequent testing confirmed had rabies. Neirer received medical treatment and is expected to recover fully. While rare, the incident highlights the importance of reporting unusual animal behavior, and the effectiveness of rabies post-exposure treatment.
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California recently witnessed a tragic incident where a 71-year-old woman was mauled to death in what has been recorded as the state’s first fatal black bear attack. The news of this horrifying event serves as a stark reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting wildlife in their natural habitats.
It is heartbreaking to think that a woman lost her life in such a violent manner, especially when considering the circumstances that led to the attack. Reports suggest that the victim had been feeding stray cats on her porch, which inadvertently attracted bears to her property. This serves as a critical lesson that leaving food sources accessible in bear country can have devastating consequences.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker