In Cheshire, CT, a 280-pound black bear was euthanized after biting a woman in her backyard.

In Cheshire, CT, a black bear was euthanized after biting a woman in her backyard. The 280-pound adult male bear was reported to DEEP's EnCon officers, and though the woman sustained minor injuries, she declined treatment. The investigation continues, and the state agency warns residents about the unpredictable nature of black bears, recommending a safe distance and coexistence guidelines.