The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Has Euthanized 13 Bear Cubs From Appalachian Bear Rescue Due To Illness. Officials Say The Decision Was Made To Protect The Wild Bear Population After A Streptococcus Infection Was Discovered. The TWRA Is Pausing Future Cub Rehabilitation At The Facility Until Biosecurity Measures Are Improved. The Rescue Called The News Heartbreaking, While The TWRA Said The Decision Was Difficult But Necessary To Prevent Disease Spread. The Agency Is Also Reviewing Its Partnership With The Rescue.