PICKENS COUNTY, Ga. — Deputies in Pickens County euthanized a severely injured black bear on Tuesday morning after the animal was struck by a vehicle near Highway 108 and Eaton Road, according to the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies were dispatched to the area around 7:15 a.m. after receiving reports of a bear that had been hit by a vehicle.
When deputies arrived, they found the animal suffering from what officials described as severe injuries. Deputies then contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for guidance on how to handle the situation…