Black bears are incredible creatures in their natural habitat — both powerful and majestic.
That’s why it’s so heartbreaking to witness them suffer, wasting away to the point of near starvation.
In December 2024, animal experts at Gold Country Wildlife Rescue (GCWR) in North Auburn, California, received word of a tragic case. Though they were no strangers to heartbreaking rescues, this one shook them to the core.
They found a young black bear struggling to survive alone in El Dorado County. The bear was suffering from dehydration, anemia, and a severe skin infection. He cowered in his crate, staring down at his oversized paws.