Bear 211 Struck, Killed in Easton; Driver Flees
Photo by Grace Chiang, June 23rd, Coleytown neighborhood. Fairfield and Westchester County’s famous travelling black bear, “Bear 211”, was reported by the Easton Police Department as struck by a car and killed yesterday on Route 136. The driver fled the scene. Bear 211 was known for sauntering through many local backyards, at one point approaching a gardener and gently placing a paw on them before walking away. Westport Police officers and animal control personnel assisted in tracking the bear and assuring its safety when reported by residents. The bear could be seen in yards as far away as northern Westchester County before heading back to the southern Fairfield County this week. A fan of bird seed, vacant barbecues, dipping in small pools and ponds, or the occasional rest on a hammock - the bear’s death, and driver’s fleeing - has communities rallying to find justice and to protect future wildlife.
Easton Police Department Press ReleaseBear Struck by Motor Vehicle
On July 26, 2021, at about 6:19 pm the Easton Police Department received a report of a black bear being struck by a motor vehicle on Rt. 136 west of Wilson Road. Upon arrival officers found a bear that was suffering from serious injuries and had to be put down. DEEP was notified and responded for the removal of the bear. The striking vehicle left the scene before arrival of the officers.
The bear was approximately 125 pounds and bore CT DEEP Tags #211.
Chief Richard Doyle