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Grizzly Bear in Island Park Euthanized After Becoming Food-Conditioned
- On Wednesday, Oklahoma City Zoo announced it humanely euthanized Will, the 22-year-old grizzly bear, in his den at Big Rivers due to health decline.
- Following observations of hind-leg weakness, postmortem exams confirmed Will suffered from spinal disc disease causing progressive mobility loss by June 20.
- Will and Wiley arrived in 2003 at about five months old, rescued from Alaska, and became popular zoo ambassadors named after Oklahoma figures.
- Following the euthanasia, zoo staff will increase Wiley’s behavioral monitoring; Dr. Cole affirmed that euthanasia was the most humane option for Will.
- Beyond OKC, Idaho Fish and Game and U.S. Fish and Wildlife euthanized a food-conditioned grizzly on June 26, citing safety risks as bears quickly lose natural fear of humans.
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Grizzly euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
A grizzly bear in Island Park. | Idaho Fish and Game ISLAND PARK — A male grizzly bear was euthanized Thursday after it reportedly became used to receiving food from people living in a nearby neighborhood, making it especially dangerous to humans. According to a news release from Idaho Fish and Game, the grizzly began frequenting the Pinehaven area in Fremont County early last week. There, it found food in unsecured garbage cans and broke into v…
·Idaho, United States
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