Haines Borough police put down an orphan black bear with an injured paw Thursday, after the limping cub rustled through trash cans near Main Street.
“It was the most humane thing to do,” said Fish and Game area biologist Ryan Scott. “We understand it was a sad event, for sure, but considering the information we have right now, it was the right decision. With it getting colder and food sources dwindling, it would have suffered.”