Letter to the Editor

Are the bear cubs that were orphaned at the end of September when their mother was struck and killed by a vehicle, dead? Mammoth’s Wildlife Specialist Steve Searles believes so. The following letter is a reaction from a Mono County resident upon hearing Searles’ opinion:

Way to go DFG

Dear Editor:

Way to go, Department of Fish and Game, way to go!

Hearing today that the 2 bear cubs left to fend for themselves after their mother was killed by a car had (possibly) died, I was so angered by the inept actions taken by DFG! It’s obvious to me the “bear biologists” were VERY WRONG in their assessment of the bear cubs “from a distance.” With all the “professional” opinions regarding the cubs being so conflicted, how about someone from DFG using a brain cell and some honest compassion towards the “baby” bear cubs?!

If a three year old child was lost somewhere in Mammoth, is that child capable of living without assistance?! OF COURSE NOT!!! A baby anything needs nurturing and it’s mother, period!

Another tragic DFG mistake!! Maybe it’s time for this government entity to be held accountable for their mistake …WHAT DO YOU THINK???

Ann Aylesworth
Chalfant