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| | CT DEP: Problem Bear Euthanized |
 | | On the evening April 17, 2002, the Department of Environmental Protection’s Wildlife Tranquilization Team, comprised of Conservation Officers and Wildlife Biologists, euthanized a 225 pound adult female fl bear in the town of Goshen. |
 | | "With a long history of problem behavior in three states, and after many attempts to alter this bear’s behavior using nonlethal means, we were forced to take a responsible action to euthanize the bear," said David K. Leff, DEP Deputy Commissioner. |
 | | "Unfortunately, euthanizing the bear was the last resort regarding this serious situation," said Dale W. May, Director of DEP’s Wildlife Division. |
| dep.state.ct.us /burnatr/wildlife/special/past/beareuth.htm (522 words) |
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