In April of 1987, Kentucky (and quite a few other states) got the nasty surprise of a lifetime. And here we all thought WINTER STORMS only happened in, you know, winter.
Kentucky was once home to a thriving bear population. But things took a nosedive in the early 1900s due to habitat loss, rampant hunting, and a lack of protected areas. According to the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife, the black bear population is on the up and up, and it's happening fast.