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Gasa: Park Authorities and Police hunted a Himalayan Black Bear

According to local people, Himalayan Black Bears are often seen in the Gasa area. It should be 5 to 7 bears around Gasa village. One of these bears has ravaged the storage room of the local boarding school, local people reported. The bear was also dangerous to humans.

During their last visit in Gasa (October 2005) Her Majesty Ashi Sangay Tshering Wangschuk was asked for help. His Majesty, the King, advised the Park Autorities of the Jigme Dorji National Park to kill the bear for safety reasons.

During night time Park wardens and police staff shot the bear very in the surroundings of the boarding school.

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