[healy61]

I always have wondered how the authorities know which bear attacked and killed someone. The bears are captured and released elsewhere. How do they know?

[logi_cal869]

Usually proximity and bio evidence (scat, remains, etc.).

Unless I’m mistaken (seems logical based upon what I’ve read).

[marktwain]

I always have wondered how the authorities know which bear attacked and killed someone. The bears are captured and released elsewhere. How do they know?

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Today, they rely heavily on DNA evidence.

[xone]

Ear tags, two tags, the bear dies on the third encounter.