He tried getting up and scaring off the bear by yelling at it and waving his arm, but the bear was acting in a menacing fashion. So, he retrieved his rifle that was nearby and shot the bear twice.
The man approached the bear, saw that it was suffering and humanely euthanized it. The man was not injured.
Residents dispute homeowner's account, stating the bear was never completely inside the house and claim he had previously shot another bear.
The shooting sparked anger among residents and wildlife advocates, especially during a time when young bears are learning to live on their own.
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