Officials at the Wildlife Center of Virginia are working to find the cause of death of one of the two bear cubs that were rescued in Suffolk this week. The cub described as the quieter of the two was found dead in its enclosure Thursday morning. Veterinarians who did the initial examinations Tuesday said both animals were a bit underweight but otherwise appeared healthy.
The second cub, which fell 40 feet from a tree after being hit with a tranquilizer dart, was still in good condition Thursday. Officials will continue to monitor its health with the goal of releasing into the wild at a later date.
The cubs were orphaned when their mother was hit by a car on Route 58 in Suffolk.
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