Man Arrested After Repeated Bear Sightings Scare His Dogs

A Georgia A man has been taken into custody for causing a fatality. shooting A dark-colored bear has approached his residence multiple times and frightened his canines, according to nearby authorities.

On the evening of May 15, an unidentified inhabitant of the Bent Tree neighborhood, located approximately 60 miles north of Atlanta, fired at a mother black bear from inside their house, as reported by authorities. According to the homeowner, the bear approached his residence multiple times that night, frightening his pets and even knocking on the glass patio doors before they resorted to shooting it.

During the bear’s first two visits, the man said he tried to scare off the bear by yelling, banging on his door and turning on his car alarm.

The third time the bear returned, the man admitted feeling fearful for his personal safety and concerned that the bear might break into his home.

Authorities stated that the man fired at the bear’s rear end to scare it away. The animal fled and was subsequently discovered deceased close to the residence by an individual walking past.

The man said he did not know the bear was a mother or had seen the bear dead.

Before attempting to strike the bear, the man inquired with an off-duty public safety officer if he had permission to shoot it, according to officials. The officer responded negatively and advised him to contact public safety for assistance instead. However, officials were not contacted regarding the bear until it was far too late.

As per authorities, the bear nudged the door one time "which seemed like the bear’s effort to deter the dogs."

Authorities confirmed that they found no evidence of damage to the man's entrance and that the bear stayed consistently outdoors. Furthermore, it was suggested that the animal might have been attracted to the area by pet food and unclean barbecue equipment.

The destiny of the two newly orphaned cubs remains unclear. They might be taken in by another bear who has recently lost her own cub, or they could end up being seized by authorities and relocated to a designated care center.

Regarding the resident, they have faced charges from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources related to the shooting and also received citations for breaching Bent Tree community regulations.

North American black bears are the most prevalent species of bear on the continent. You can spot them in forests, along beaches, and even in the alpine region.

Brown bears will consume nearly anything and can detect food using their sense of smell and sight. During colder periods when hunting becomes difficult due to weather conditions, these animals might retreat into hibernation for as long as six months. When stood upright, they have the potential to reach approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height and can tip the scales at over 400 pounds.

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