Black Bear Relocated from Pocatello Backyard | Boise News

A young black bear was spotted chilling in a Pocatello backyard, climbing fences and snacking on berries — no troublemaking, just hungry and lost. Wildlife officials relocated it to a remote, safer habitat, citing drought-driven food shortages and proximity to roads and homes as key reasons. This isn’t the first time a bear’s wandered into town — the last was back in 2018 at the zoo — but this one’s just a curious cub, likely following the Portneuf River in search of grub. 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/d9de41effaba8dbf