DNA tests showed that the bear was the one that attacked the children.
And that came overnight Thursday when it said it caught two bears — a male and a female — in live traps. The commission said the bears were taken to the Dr. Jane Huffman Wildlife Genetics Institute at East Stroudsburg University and tested. The results of that test showed that the female bear was responsible for attacking the children.It noted that is also the only way to test the bear for rabies.
“While the agency doesn’t take lightly its duty to follow protocol to euthanize a bear involved in an attack, it also places importance on ensuring public safety,” Game Commission Executive Director Bryan Burhans said. “And in this case we have fulfilled our responsibility through our actions.”If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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