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On Tuesday, July 10th, 2018, residents of Niagara County learned the fate of an adventurous black bear who had stolen the hearts of many as he traveled throughout Niagara and Erie County.

He was a playful bear who some opined was one or two years old.  At no time, however, did people believe him to be aggressive, violent, or a threat.

 

 

 

Sadly, the black bear was cornered and shot by Amherst police. He was hurt, but that is not the reason he was killed.

In fact, the police have given no good reason for why he was killed. Their media release is included below:

 

After learning of the young bear’s untimely death, people created a memorial at the sight where the beloved bear was first spotted at the corner of Renaissance Drive and Convent Garden Lane.

Flowers and a note were placed to honor him.The bear was first spotted in Amherst and then was hit by a car and was seen limping around the area. During his short time in Western New York, the bear became known to many. The note on the stop sign reads, “may you find all the honey you want in bear heaven.”