Alabama Officials Euthanize Black Bear  WAFF, Bear Hunting
Magazine  Animal control agents had to euthanize a black bear in
Athens over the weekend. People who live on Elles Drive spotted
the 250-pound bear Saturday evening.  Athens Police and a
wildlife officer responded to the scene. They were able to chase
the bear up a tree. As they were waiting for someone to respond
with a tranquilizer gun, the bear came down.  That is when
officers made the decision to euthanize the bear. Wildlife
officials say this is the same bear that was reported on Sunday
near Cotaco.  Go Back