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Coloradoan 7:20 a.m. MT April 27, 2017

A statement from Lions Gate Sanctuary says last Thursday it humanely euthanized three lions, three tigers and five bears 9News

Black bears(Photo: Bill Roth, AP)

ELBERT -- The Elbert Co. Board of Commissioners says the Lion's Gate wildlife sanctuary's decision to euthanize 11 animals was a surprise. The sanctuary's owner blames the commissioners for the decision.

The wildlife sanctuary near Agateeuthanized 11 animalsdue to flooding concerns about a week after the Elbert County Board of Commissioners denied a permit request that would have let owners relocate the sanctuary. The sanctuary euthanized three lions, three tigers and five bears.

The owners of the sanctuary tried to move their animals to a 45-acre property near Elizabeth. On April 12, the board of commissioners denied the request. Commissioners said the application had inconsistencies and neighbors had safety concerns. Sanctuary owners said the animals were all elderly and they would have finalized an emergency plan if their application received approval.

The board rejected a similar application in 2006.

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