Friday, 05 October 2007 01:54
Bear Shot in Pine Grove
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deputy fired one shot, striking the bear, which then rolled down the hillside.
A large amount of blood was left in the area where the bear was last seen, but
not the bear. The Sheriff’s Department then requested a wildlife tracker who,
with assistance from the Sheriff’s Office and Department of Fish and Game
personnel, unsuccessfully attempted to locate the bear for several hours. The Amador County
Unified School
District was notified of the situation due to the
proximity to the school. The Amador
County Sheriff’s Office also utilized the Reverse 911 system to notify
residents in the area of the situation and deputies have increased their
presence in the area, at and around the school. There have been no subsequent reported sightings of the
bear. If you see this bear, or any other bears, please do not attempt to
approach it and immediately contact the Amador County Sheriff’s Office at
223-6500 or, in the event of an emergency, dial 911.