One of the three black bear cubs left orphaned by the death of their famous mother Mink has been found dead, reports MyChamplainValley.com.
According to authorities, the 30-pound bear cub was struck and killed Monday when it ran onto Route 10 in West Lebanon and was struck by a bus. One of Mink’s other cubs was rescued on August 31st, and it was determined that this cub was its sibling.
Ben Kilham, who took the rescued cub to his rehabilitation center in Lyme, buried the remains of the deceased cub and told the Valley News that it was one of Mink’s.
At this time, the third cub’s status is unknown.
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