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Tragedy strikes Tahoe as six bears, including a seven-month-old cub named Polaris, lose their lives on roads in just two weeks. Heartbreaking footage shows her grieving mother desperately trying to save her. This isn’t an isolated incident—Polaris was the third cub this season killed, with another bear already lost since. The BEAR League, on the front lines, is documenting these losses and helping return the animals to nature. Experts warn that cubs are becoming more adventurous while bears are in hyperphagia, eating nearly 20 hours daily to fatten up for winter—leading to more road crossings. In response, the league has launched a powerful awareness campaign: signs reading “Slow down. A bear cub died here,” and even a giant stuffed bear as a haunting reminder. Drivers are urged to slow down and watch for wildlife, especially near road edges. The story of Polaris, curious and bold, underscores how nature and human development collide—with devastating consequences.

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