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Lake Tahoe’s bear standoff: Hope’s fight for survival

A mother bear named Hope and her cub Bounce have become the center of a heated showdown in South Lake Tahoe. Wildlife officials want to euthanize Hope after a string of home break-ins, but local activists are going all out to protect her—even camping in the woods to keep watch. The community is split: some blame careless homeowners for leaving doors and garbage unsecured, while others say Hope is too much of a risk. The debate is raising big questions about how people and wildlife can truly coexist in Tahoe. What do you think is the right solution? #Science #LakeTahoe #BearConflict