A bear crazy about coffee creamer was shot by wildlife officers under the state's two-strikes policy. She hit mostly camper trailers used by vacationers. The bear grew adept at using her teeth and claws to peel back trailer doors. She was shot Monday because she had exhausted her chances.
Wildlife officers relocate a bear the first time it crosses people's paths.
The second time, the bear is shot. The Park County bear had been captured and tagged once. At first I was angry at her for not staying out of trouble. Then I got mad at the people here for refusing to clean up their trash, hummingbird feeders, dog food and barbecue grills that attracted her. The bear had two cubs born earlier this year that will be left on their own.