‘Dangerous’ Black Bear euthanized after breaking into homes in Fremont County
UPDATE Friday afternoon: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says the bear was located and euthanized.
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents and visitors to be on guard following reports of a black bear breaking into occupied homes in the Robinson Creek, Potpourri, and Shadow Ridge areas.
According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO), the break-ins have occurred over the past week, but likely for a longer time, with the bear successfully getting hold of food inside multiple residences.
The Sheriff’s Office warns that each time the bear accesses human food, it reinforces a dangerous behavior.
‘[It] significantly increases the likelihood that the bear will continue seeking food by entering homes, garages, cabins, and other structures,” the FCSO stated in a press release.
The sheriff’s office is working closely with Idaho Fish and Game to handle what they consider an “exigent public safety issue.” Sheriff’s Deputies and Wildlife Management Officers emphasize that immediate community action and heightened awareness are essential for everyone living in or visiting the affected neighborhoods.
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