Anchorage sees surge in bears killed with unsecured trash, other lures a driving factor
Anchorage officials report that 19 of 20 bears killed this year were attracted by unsecured trash and other human-related food sources. The animals were euthanized after becoming public safety concerns.
Two of Anchorage’s primary private trash hauling companies say they sometimes struggle to meet the demand for bear-resistant containers.
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