Black Bear Found Dead in Roxbury Was Shot

A bear found dead at a nature preserve in Roxbury earlier this month was shot and likely dumped on Roxbury Land Trust Property, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

Officials at Roxbury Town Hall started receiving complaints around 8 a.m. on May 18 about a dead black bear on the property, so officers from State EnCon Police responded and found the animal.

A necropsy was performed on May 19 and determined that the bear was shot.

EnCon police do not believe the bear was shot in the same place it was found.

"This is the first time I've heard of someone shooting the bear, nevermind shooting it and then relocating it," DEEP spokesman Dennis Schain said.

It's possible there was more than one person involved, according to officials.

"From the picture, it could be 200 to 300 pounds," Schain said.  "Certainly it would take more than once person to move it."

Officials are still trying to determine who shot the bear and anyone with information is asked to call (860) 424-3333.

A bear found dead at a nature preserve in Roxbury earlier this month was shot and likely dumped on Roxbury Land Trust Property, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Officials at Roxbury Town Hall started receiving complaints around 8 a.m. on May 18 about a dead black bear on the property, so officers from State EnCon Police responded and found the animal.
A necropsy was performed on May 19 and determined that the bear was shot. 
Officials are still trying to determine who shot the bear and anyone with information is asked to call (860) 424-3333.
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