DEC testing bear found at McCauley

The Department of
Environmental Conservation is investigating an emaciated black bear that was
discovered last week at McCauley Mountain.
The bear was spotted by a chairlift operator.  Town of Webb Police responded to the scene
& observed the bear & noted that its fur was thin & its bones were
showing through its skin.  The animal
also appeared to have trouble walking.
Police Chief John Russell had the animal euthanized & the DEC was
then notified & photographed the animal before transporting it from the
scene.  A DEC spokesperson stated that
the bear went into hibernation with a pre-existing mange condition that got
worse as the winter progressed.  The DEC
is currently conducting tests on the animal.