Authorities didn't act quick enough when residents reported a bear walking like a human through the neighborhood

[post_page_title]Saying goodbye to Pedals[/post_page_title]
In 2016, the world was saddened by the news that Pedals was no longer alive. He had fallen victim to a hunter in the local area and had suffered a fatal crossbow wound during a state hunt.

News of his passing was immediately reported on his Facebook page, and it’s safe to say that the residents of Oak Ridge and others around the world were horrified. Many were convinced that the local government and animal services had not done enough to protect the injured bear. They also called out the hunter, who was not named.