Oregon is seeking help from the public in locating the person(s) responsible for shooting a black bear and leaving the animal to waste.
The Oregon State Police Wildlife Division explained via news release that on Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. Troopers responded to a tip about a dead bear in a tree with an arrow in its flesh.
They found that the bear had also been shot two times with a gun. The Jackson County Fire Department assisted in retrieving the carcass.
The incident occurred near Anderson Creek Road, outside of Talent.
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On October 31, a second bear was found dead in a tree in the same area. Its body was decomposed but OSP believes the animal’s death was “human-caused.”
Both incidents are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oregon State Police Dispatch at 1-800-452-7888, text *OSP (*677), or email at TIP@osp.oregon.gov. Case number is SP22291483.
–Top image is generic, courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service