Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings

What happened

Wildlife officials in Utah are urging residents to report urban bear sightings, despite social media campaigns discouraging such reports. The Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is seeking public assistance in tracking bear activity, while some argue that non-reporting could prevent euthanasia of the animals.

Timeline

1. Oct 1, 1:44 PM KSL's Inside Sources Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings
2. Oct 1, 2:45 PM KSL News (YouTube) Wildlife officials encourage Utahns to report urban bear sightings

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