Property owner shoots bear cub in self-defense in South Lake Tahoe
- A bear cub was shot and killed by a homeowner in South Lake Tahoe.
- The incident took place on Memorial Day when the cub entered the property.
- Fish and Wildlife investigation concluded it was an act of self-defense.
A bear cub went into a house in South Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day. The owner shot and killed it. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife checked and said it was self-defense. The Bear League told Fish and Wildlife about the incident. They said the owner shot the bear when trying to get it out of the house. The bear was napping in a tree near the house before going in. The owner knew the bear was there but left the door open. The bear was around 75-85 pounds. Efforts are being made to protect bears in California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is asking for public comments on a plan to help black bears. They want to make sure bears stay healthy and thrive in the future. Despite more people seeing bears, their population is not growing. It's rare for a bear to enter a house when people are there. Bears in California, especially black bears, are more scared of people than aggressive.