(Greenfield, Massachusetts Police Department) GREENFIELD, Mass. - A young bear cub is recovering after a traumatic incident.Police officers in Massachusetts discovered a young bear cub hiding in a tree after a car tragically struck and killed its mother and two siblings.
Fortunately, officers were able to rescue the animal and brought it to a veterinary care facility in New Hampshire.Officers with the Greenfield Police Department responded to reports of the accident last week, according to a post on the department's Facebook page.
The accident occurred on Rt. 2 around 8:43 in the evening on April 8.RELATED: Wildlife volunteers work to rescue young owl after four died from eating poisoned rats"Upon arrival," the post states, "officers heard squealing and found a very scared third cub that was able to seek refuge and safety by climbing a tree.
Knowing the danger the now orphaned cub was in, Officer Lagoy and Purinton, were able to rescue the cub. They placed it in the back a cruiser and brought it to the station.