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Animal Predation

Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police
Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police A homeowner in Middleton shot and killed a black bear that ate several of their livestock Friday morning, Sept. 30, state wildlife authorities said.  The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. when the homeowner saw the 80-pound bear tearing its way through their chicken pen, the Massachusetts Environmental Police said. It killed eight chickens before the homeowner put it down. Authorities believe it was the same bear that killed two goats the day before in Middleton.  Environment police are still investigating the shooting, and officers have not filed any charges in the case. Mi…