As soon as I heard the report about a bear attacking a boy, I suspected the incident was exaggerated; and that is indeed the case.
A baby bear, not yet fearful of humans, and a seven year old who should not have been left unattended in an area that is habitat to wildlife, unfortunately cross paths – and the young bear is shot to death by trigger happy responders?
The kid was scratched. What precipitated the encounter?
Was the bear being fed, or trash cans left out? Humans are the danger, not wild creatures in what is their home.
Christina D, New Rochelle
