Georgia wildlife officials issue warning after 300-pound bear hit by car, euthanized

Georgia wildlife officials issue warning after 300-pound bear hit by car, euthanized

Authorities in Georgia are warning residents and visitors alike to be aware following a motor vehicle crash involving a bear Friday.

300-pound bear euthanized after woman hits it with car, deputies say

A 300-pound bear was euthanized after it was hit by a car Friday morning in Stephens County, Georgia.

Bear euthanized after early-morning collision in Stephens County

A bear struck by a vehicle early Friday morning in Stephens County was later euthanized by wildlife officials after sustaining life-threatening injuries and posing a potential public safety risk. According to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:30 a.m. on April 25 to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving an animal near the intersection of Prather Bridge Road and Lake Louise Road. A female driver told autho…