Video of 2 bear cubs pulled from trees prompts North Carolina wildlife investigation but no charges
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed.
When North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff responded to a report of people harassing bear cubs at an Asheville apartment complex Tuesday, they were told the two cubs escaped after one bit a person, according to a commission news release. One cub was found later in a retention pond, officials said.
In the video posted online by the commission, people are not only seen pulling cubs from a tree, but one person poses for a photo. Then, after a loud screech, they drop the cub, who runs for a nearby fence.
It is illegal to capture and keep black bears in North Carolina, but these cubs were immediately released and commission officers determined no charges should be filed, commission spokesperson Anna Gurney said in an email on Friday.
Related articles
Probe underway into highway school bus fire that sent 10 students fleeing in New Jersey
UPPER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Authorities in New Jersey are investigating what caused a school bus to2024-04-20'Chubby Hearts' installation launches in Hong Kong
A giant floating heart has become Hong Kong’s latest photographic sensation, attracting couple2024-04-20Governor, Congress members to meet over support for rebuilding bridge
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland —Maryland Governor Wes Moore said he plans to meet with members of Congress this2024-04-20Media Minister had 'more than enough time' to find solutions
Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver2024-04-20- The Red Sea, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon could all become future battlegrounds as the conflict in the Mi2024-04-20
China's real estate giant Evergrande files for bankruptcy
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here2024-04-20
atest comment