Event Brief
Oct 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM ET
Gatlinburg Bear Found Shot Dead
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
A black bear known for repeated conflicts with people was found shot dead in Gatlinburg on Friday, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is investigating. The bear had broken vehicle windows and entered homes and businesses during 2026; TWRA had tried unsuccessfully to capture and remove it from the wild.
WHO: The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and a black bear involved in repeated human-bear conflicts.
WHAT: TWRA is investigating after the bear was found dead from a small-caliber gunshot.
WHEN: Reported Oct 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM ET
WHERE: Gatlinburg, Tennessee
WHY: Investigators are determining whether the bear was intentionally targeted by a hunter or shot during another encounter with people; the circumstances have not been established.
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