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http://www.ktvq.com/story/29781489/park-officials-death-of-billings-man-confirmed-yellowstone-grizzly-euthanizedPark officials: Death of Billings man confirmed, Yellowstone grizzly euthanized
By YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS SERVICE
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Results from genetic (DNA) analysis of bear hair samples collected next to Crosbys body confirmed the adult female grizzly bear that was captured at the scene on the night the body was discovered was the bear involved in the fatal attack.
Additional support beyond the DNA evidence that this female was the bear involved in the attack include: The bear and cubs were at the attack site when Crosbys body was found by park rangers; bear tracks of a female with cubs were found at Crosbys body; this bear was captured at the fatality site within 24 hours of the body being found; and canine puncture wounds inflicted on the victim are consistent with the bite size of the female captured at the site.
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An important fact in the decision to euthanize the bear was that a significant portion of the body was consumed and cached with the intent to return for further feeding. Normal defensive attacks by female bears defending their young do not involve consumption of the victims body.
Arrangements have been made to transfer the bears two cubs to a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The AZA sets strict standards for facilities with regard to animal handling and care. Details of this placement are still being finalized. The facility is expected to make an announcement on Friday.
By YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS SERVICE
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Results from genetic (DNA) analysis of bear hair samples collected next to Crosbys body confirmed the adult female grizzly bear that was captured at the scene on the night the body was discovered was the bear involved in the fatal attack.
Additional support beyond the DNA evidence that this female was the bear involved in the attack include: The bear and cubs were at the attack site when Crosbys body was found by park rangers; bear tracks of a female with cubs were found at Crosbys body; this bear was captured at the fatality site within 24 hours of the body being found; and canine puncture wounds inflicted on the victim are consistent with the bite size of the female captured at the site.
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An important fact in the decision to euthanize the bear was that a significant portion of the body was consumed and cached with the intent to return for further feeding. Normal defensive attacks by female bears defending their young do not involve consumption of the victims body.
Arrangements have been made to transfer the bears two cubs to a facility accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The AZA sets strict standards for facilities with regard to animal handling and care. Details of this placement are still being finalized. The facility is expected to make an announcement on Friday.
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There is a big difference between defending your cubs and acting on eating a person.
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#5
I was wrong, they sent to a "facility", accredited. I'm not sure where, looks like they'll
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#6
It is that that this one bear has likely developed a new taste for hiker meat. Easy pickings too.
Hortensis
Aug 2015
#11
Funny, but how many demands? A great wave resulting in suicide fencing at all falls, perhaps?
Hortensis
Aug 2015
#32
Research has shown relocating bears doesn't work. They go back home, eating what they
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#9
Right, and let's not forget that nature tends to cull overly aggressive animals.
Hortensis
Aug 2015
#18
Bear has learned that humans are edible and tasty. Likely to look for this food source again. nt
IphengeniaBlumgarten
Aug 2015
#14
Actually, it really, really does. Check with the experts. The Park Service employs lots of them.
Hortensis
Aug 2015
#19
The bear is dying because she ate and cached the hiker. Not because a hiker was in her
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#23
Yes, but the bear didn't "die because a hiker was in its habitat" but because she ate and stored
uppityperson
Aug 2015
#39