Wildlife officials in California have confirmed the first known case of a black bear killing a human in the state.
Local news outlets report that a 71-year-old woman named Patrice Miller was discovered dead in her home in Downieville in Tahoe National Forest by officers performing a welfare check back on November 8, 2023. At the time, officials pointed to evidence that a black bear had been involved, however they remained unsure as to whether or not Miller had already died of natural causes when the bear entered her home.
