Nuisance bear euthanized after repeated Incline Village break-ins
INCLINE VILLAGE -- A bear blamed for breaking into a series of homes and businesses in Incline Village this year has been captured and euthanized.
Nevada Department of Wildlife officials say the 5-year-old, 400-pound male bear was killed after it got caught in a trap Wednesday at the Country Club Mall.
They say the bruin was one of three that have been frequent nuisances around the Incline Village area, and it was necessary to euthanize it for public safety.
Ann Bryant of the bear advocacy group BEAR League criticized the black bear's killing, saying it does not solve the problem of irresponsible people who live in bear country.
She and wildlife officials urge the public to remove temptations for bears such as trash and food.
