Kodiak, a 27-year-old black bear, was humanely euthanized at Grandfather Mountain April 24, according to an April 27 news release from the park. The release said the decision was made due to “advanced ...

LINVILLE, N.C. — A 27-year-old beloved bear at Grandfather Mountain died on Friday, officials with the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation announced on Monday. ALSO READ: Video of mother bear, ...

GRANDFATHER, N.C. — Kodiak, a 27-year-old black bear who lived at Grandfather Mountain for more than two decades, was humanely euthanized April 24 after experiencing severe age-related health ...

Kodiak, a black bear that lived at Grandfather Mountain nature park since 1999, has died at 27 years old, park officials said in a news release. The bear — also known as Kody — was euthanized April 24 ...