by Felix DayThu, April 10th 2025 at 3:13 PM
Bear cub rescued at Hunter Mountain shows signs of recovery (DEC)
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A bear cub found malnourished and dehydrated at Hunter Mountain resort is on the road to recovery, according to wildlife officials.
On March 15, employees at the resort contacted the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) after spotting the cub along a ski trail without its mother.
Resort staff managed to guide the bear off the trail and into nearby woods.
Environmental Conservation Officers (ECOs) Milliron and Palmateer responded to the scene and discovered the cub hiding in tall grass adjacent to the ski trail. With help from Friends of the Feathered and Furry Wildlife Center (FFF), the cub was safely captured as it attempted to climb a small tree.
The cub, believed to be more than a year old and weighing only 15 pounds at the time, was transported to a rehabilitation center. There, it will receive care until it is healthy enough to be released back into the wild.
FFF reports that the young bear is improving and now weighs approximately 21 pounds.
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