Bears Wreak Havoc Inside Connecticut Car

In Winsted, Connecticut, a dramatic incident unfolded on July 15 when a black bear and its cub were trapped inside a car. The animals thrashed about, blaring the horn and blasting the radio, while a second cub ran around the vehicle in distress. Startled by the commotion, the car’s owner called state environmental conservation police. Upon their arrival, they opened the car door, allowing the bears to escape safely into the woods, joining the third cub. However, the car’s interior was left completely torn apart by the frantic bears.

This incident, documented in photos and videos by the vehicle owner, is part of a series of recent bear encounters in Connecticut, underscoring the growing black bear population in the state. Over the same week, two additional bear-related incidents were reported by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. In Cheshire, a woman suffered minor injuries after being bitten by a black bear in her backyard. Authorities later found and euthanized the bear for testing. In another incident, a nearly 500-pound black bear was struck and killed by a car on a highway in Torrington.

These encounters highlight the increasing interactions between humans and the expanding black bear population in Connecticut, raising concerns about wildlife management and public safety. The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection continues to monitor and respond to these situations, emphasizing the need for awareness and precaution among residents.