‘Just hungry’: Young black bear strolls in-and-out of Brian Head

BRIAN HEAD — While Brian Head is known for its wildlife viewing opportunities, with mule deer, yellow-bellied marmots and others commonly seen in town, at least one animal can still cause a stir: bears. A young cinnamon-colored black bear has been spotted around the town, seemingly in search of food. It was first spotted on a security camera on June 15 and reported to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, which has been tracking the bear, said Jason Nicholes, a wildlife biologist and assistant wildlife manager with the DWR’s Southern...