RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Nevada Department of Wildlife darted three bears at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park Monday afternoon out of caution for public safety, NDOW said.
The first report came in at about 3 p.m., NDOW said. As calls and sightings increased, game wardens and a wildlife biologist responded. The bears were not aggressive or causing problems, but staff darted them due to the number of people in the area.
After several hours, staff safely darted all three — an adult female estimated at about 10 years old and her two female cubs. No members of the public, staff or bears were injured…