A driver in Iola strikes a bear on a roadway north of Iola.

 

According to the Allen County Sheriff's Office, the driver Justin Mines reported the accident at around 4:15am on Friday morning. Mines was uninjured in the accident that occurred on West Virginia Road, east of Old US-169 or about five miles north of Iola.

 

A-C-S-O deputies along with the assistance of a Game Warden from the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks located the bear a short distance away from the crash site. The animal was severely injured and was humanely euthanized.

 

Last week, a black bear was reported to be wandering in the Chanute area after it was spotted on a Ring doorbell camera. Authorities have not indicated whether this was the same animal.