California wildlife officials determined that a homeowner legally shot a bear that was destroying livestock, stating he acted within his rights as a property owner.
The California Fish and Game Code allows livestock owners to protect their property against wildlife inflicting harm and stipulates that any incident must be reported promptly.
Despite attempts to scare the bear away, the homeowner ultimately faced a repeat encounter with the animal, leading to the fatal shooting to protect his livestock.
Public opinion on social media varied, with some expressing sadness over the bear's death while others questioned the homeowner's decision to keep livestock in bear-inhabited areas.
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