A 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.