Bear hit, killed by vehicle near the Bear Lake

Laketown, Rich County – Officials of Bear Lake State Park, the drivers ask the drivers to slow down and draw attention after a black bear was recently hit and killed by a vehicle near a popular beach.

In addition to an unpaved road near Cisco Beach, the bear was found dead on the Utah's side of the Eastern Shore of the lake. Parking officers who were published on social media on Wednesday. Biologists in Utah Wildlife believe that the state houses a few thousand black bears, but park officials indicate that bears were almost excluded from the region over a century ago.

“This loss is particularly tragic, since black bears were once native to this valley, but at the end of the 19th century almost wiped out due to loss of overlay and habitat,” says the post. “A return to the area is a rare and strong memory of the wild beauty that once thrown here.”

However, they add that bears – and other big games – are also susceptible to vehicles. Therefore, they wrote that it is “critical” that the drivers are particularly careful at dawn and at the twilight.

“Let us honor the memory of this bear by keeping our eyes open, slower and respect the country that we share with the wilderness,” they wrote.

Her message came a week after the Yellowstone National Park Rangers published a similar message after the death of a 5-year grizzly bear, which had injuries that matched a vehicle. This bear died seven months after his mother, the famous Grizzly 399, also met by a vehicle.

In order to avoid collisions of wild animals, AAA recommends these drivers:

• Slowing up and making additional caution when you travel with a high wildlife population through areas.
• Scan the street for vehicles on the street or on the street shoulder. Prepare yourself for several animals because most large animals move in groups.
• Use high-beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic that can help you to better recognize the wild animals when it is dark.
• Turn your brakes firmly and stay in your trail when a collision is inevitable. Don't be silent to avoid an animal because it can cause a more serious crash.