State officials kill bear in Douglas County

The second bear this year has been killed in Douglas County, according to Nevada Division of Wildlife officials.

Carl Lackey, biologist with the state agency, said the bear was put down Friday near Holbrook in southern Douglas County because people had been feeding it, which led the bear to break into homes to obtain people food.

This bear was a repeat offender – having been tagged in 2010.

The first bear killed was near Heavenly Mountain Resort, officials said.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report