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Royal Palm Beach

‘We’re not the bear police’: South Florida sheriff’s office defends killing black bear

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is defending its decision to shoot and kill a black bear over the weekend, amid mounting criticism from residents and state wildlife officials publicly signaling disagreement with the decision.

South Florida deputies said they were forced to shoot bear; wildlife officials disagree

Palm Beach County deputies said they had no choice but to shoot a black bear roaming a residential neighborhood over the weekend after a trapper failed to show up, but state wildlife officials are disputing their account and rationale.