Arkansas Officials Admit Killing Wrong Black Bear After Fatal Mauling of 60-Year-Old Max Thomas

Max Thomas

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has confirmed that wildlife officers euthanized the wrong black bear while investigating the fatal mauling of a Missouri man earlier this month in the Ozark National Forest. The revelation, announced on Thursday, has reignited debate about wildlife management, human-wildlife coexistence, and the limits of forensic tracking in unpredictable … Read more

Arkansas Officials Shoot Dead Black Bear Believed Responsible for Fatal Mauling of 60-Year-Old Max Thomas

Max Thomas

In a swift response to a tragic wildlife encounter, Arkansas authorities have euthanized a male black bear suspected of fatally mauling a 60-year-old camper in the Ozark National Forest. The incident, which unfolded last week at the remote Sam’s Throne campground, marks the second fatal bear attack in the state within recent weeks, raising urgent … Read more