Thirty-five bears have died on Maryland highways this year, according to the unofficial count kept by the Cumberland Times-News.



On Oct. 23, the remains of a male bear weighing 150 to 200 pounds was found on a Savage River State Forest access road off Lower New Germany Road. “It was possibly struck by a car and died away from the road,” said Clarissa Harris of the Maryland Wildlife and Heritage Service.



On Oct. 30, a 66-pound male bear was struck and killed in the middle of the day on U.S. 219 near Hoyes Road in Garrett County.



To report bear incidents in Allegany County, call the Maryland Wildlife Service at (301) 777-2136. In Garrett County, call (301) 334-4255. Outdoor Editor Mike Sawyers may be contacted at (301) 784-2523.