California bear who injured Lake Tahoe camper killed by park ranger

State officials say decision to euthanize black bear with history of confronting humans was ‘not taken lightly’

A California black bear with a history of confronting humans and breaking into homes was euthanized this week after swiping at a camper near Lake Tahoe and sending her to the hospital with cuts and bruises, officials said.

The woman was woken up around 4.30am on Sunday when the female bear broke into her trailer at a campground near Emerald Bay state park, according to the California wildlife department.