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Injured Bear Seen Stealing Pumpkins in West Hartford Is Ok: Town Officials
An injured bear in West Hartford continues to take pumpkins while showing resilience, with officials urging residents to report sightings and avoid intervention.
- On Wednesday, West Hartford Animal Control said an injured bear has been taking pumpkins from homes and was observed running despite its injured paw.
- Officials say bears are naturally drawn to food sources as they prepare for winter, which explains unusual encounters with residents’ yards this season.
- An Environmental Conservation Officer consulted with local animal control officers carrying less-lethal rounds, while residents should report sightings via the online reporting form to DEEP or contact West Hartford Animal Control at 860-570-8818.
- Animal control said `Although we all want to assist the bear in recovering from its injury, unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done,` and officials noted the injured bear has shown a strong will to persevere.
- The episode has caught local attention and West Hartford Animal Control, working with DEEP, will provide updates as they continue monitoring the bear amid resident reports.
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Injured bear is taking pumpkins in Connecticut. Animal control says let it be
There’s a furry thief on the loose in West Hartford. West Hartford Animal Control said an injured bear has been taking pumpkins from homes in town. “Although we all want to assist the bear in recovering from its injury, unfortunately, there is nothing that can be done,” animal control said. The bear may appear to be struggling to move or care for itself, but animal control said that isn’t the case. Authorities said they observed the bear on Wedn…
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Animal control said an injured bear is stealing pumpkins from homes. Such behavior is typical, however, as bears instinctively seek out food—particularly in...
Injured bear spotted stealing pumpkins from Connecticut homes
In West Hartford, the West Hartford Animal Control is asking the community to report any bear sightings to the state as an injured bear is being monitored after being spotted stealing pumpkins from the front yards of homeowners. Multiple residents have reported the bear who appears to be injured. In a public service announcement, the […] The post Injured bear spotted stealing pumpkins from Connecticut homes appeared first on Pet Rescue Report.
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