The euthanization of a Lake Tahoe black bear due to aggressive behavior and repeated encounters with humans raises concerns about human responsibility. Activist Ann Bryant emphasizes that bears will naturally seek food if humans do not secure their trash or belongings. Bryant argues that the issue lies not with the bears, but with people failing to follow proper practices. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife stated that the bear was removed because of its behavior and property damage, yet advocates call for greater education on securing food and trash to prevent such incidents.
"We can't understand why they would be just killing bears rather than holding people responsible," said Ann Bryant, Executive Director of the BEAR League.
"There isn't a bear in Tahoe that wouldn't open a car door that's not locked. If there's food in there, that's not a crime. That's called a soft entry," she said.
"When bears do that because people don't get the food out and lock the doors, that's not the bear's fault. That's an invitation to the bears to open the door and go in."
"Based on its concerning behavior, property damage, and repeated negative encounters with humans, the bear was approved for lethal removal."
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