A nearby resident first spotted the cub wandering alone near Pilot Hill in El Dorado County, California, surviving in rough terrain with no sign of his mother. By the time rescuers reached him in December 2024, he was in far worse condition than anyone expected. A Discovery That Shook Even Experienced Rescuers The young male black bear was found severely dehydrated, … [Read more...] about Orphaned, Hairless and Afraid: How This Black Bear Cub Became Unrecognizable