Controversy Surrounding Euthanization of Bear in Monrovia After Attack
A bear that attacked a woman in Monrovia was euthanized by state wildlife officials. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured the bear and her two cubs to conduct tests to confirm its identity. Unfortunately, the decision to euthanize the bear was made before the city could intervene, despite efforts to relocate the bears to the Angeles National Forest. The bear's DNA matched a previous attack in the same neighborhood last year, where an elderly man was also injured.
The bear approached the elderly man on his enclosed porch and swiped at him, causing injuries. A caretaker intervened and scared the bear away, and the man eventually recovered. The decision to euthanize the bear sparked outrage among neighbors, who had petitioned to save the bear. However, the two cubs are healthy and will be relocated to a facility before being released into the wild.
The woman who was attacked by the bear suffered minor injuries when the bear swiped at her leg and scratched the back of her knee. She was hospitalized but was expected to recover. Ashlie Howie-Storms, who documented bear sightings in the neighborhood, had spoken with the woman shortly before the incident. She expressed sadness over the rare occurrence of a human-bear encounter resulting in injury in the area.
In conclusion, the bear that attacked a woman in Monrovia was euthanized by state wildlife officials after DNA testing confirmed its involvement in previous attacks. Despite efforts to relocate the bear and her cubs, the decision to euthanize was already made. The incident has raised concerns among residents about human-bear interactions in the neighborhood.