Black Bear Found Shot Near River | Montpelier News

A black bear mother was found shot and dumped near the Connecticut River in Vermont — sparking a cross-state investigation. Authorities are racing to determine if the shooting occurred in Vermont or New Hampshire, as laws require reporting bear conflicts and attempting non-lethal methods first. Suspects may face criminal charges if they bypassed legal procedures. If you have any info, contact the St. Johnsbury Dispatch at 802-748-3111. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b886b50a7838785c