Four-Footed Threat in North Carolina

Bear interactions seem to be more frequent. Or maybe I am just paying attention. Asheville resident kills black bear in self-defense, NC wildlife says

A North Asheville resident shot and killed a female black bear Aug. 10 in self-defense after it broke through the door and came into their home multiple times over the previous week, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

This happened just over a month ago, but the cogs of bureaucracy have finally said it was justified.

A resident, whom the wildlife commission is keeping anonymous, reported on Aug. 9 that an adult black bear with four cubs had broken through their door into the home three times — once by “ripping the locked back door open,” Gurney said. The bear had attempted to get in another two times but was unsuccessful.

Wildlife staff who were investigating found the resident was following BearWise safety tips, with no unsecured attractants or food around the home, according to the commission’s statement.

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