Two Black Bears Killed In Wilton: Reports

WILTON, CT — Two men face charges after environmental police say they were found carrying dismembered bear parts and killed two bears in town Saturday, according to multiple reports citing the state's Environmental Conservation Police. Antonio Lio, 28, of Wilton was accused of killing both bears and asked Daniel Moran, 33, of Norwalk with help carrying the dead bodies, reports WFSB.

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WTNH reports Lio shot a bear with a bow and arrow as it walked under his tree stand, and shot a second bear that approached him while checking on the first bear. WTNH also reports the two skinned the first bear, and cut off its paws and head for a trophy mount.

Lio was charged with two counts of illegal taking of a black bear and negligent hunting in the fourth degree. Moran was charged with conspiracy to commit illegal taking of a black bear. Both were released on cash bonds.

Image via the National Parks Service.