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Grizzlies Raiding Coops in Montana | Helena News
Two young grizzlies near Lincoln were euthanized after repeatedly raiding chicken coops — a dangerous trend fueled by food shortages forcing bears into towns. Across Montana, conflicts are surging as bears turn to human areas for sustenance, with 203 reported incidents this year — up from last year’s 224 — and 24 bear deaths so far. Experts urge residents to secure attractants like garbage and pet food, use electric fencing for livestock, and report any bear sightings. It’s a tense balancing act: protecting people while acknowledging bears’ desperate need to survive. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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