Wrong bear euthanized after man’s death

Public urged to use caution as search for bear in mauling continues

Posted 10/29/25

The wrong bear was blamed for mauling a Springfield, Mo., man and causing his death in Newton County on Oct. 2, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) announced Oct. 23.

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