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The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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A 250-pound tame black bear, believed to be a former pet, was discovered roaming near Logan, Ohio, last Thursday. After zoos declined to take it, wildlife officials killed the bear yesterday due to fears it might injure nearby farm families.
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Tame Bear In Ohio
So He Is Destroyed
LOGAN, Ohio, (AP) A 250-pound
black bear, who no one seemed to
want, was killed yesterday by an
official of the Ohio Division of
Wildlife. It was feared the animal
might injure someone.
The bear, believed to have been
a pet, was discovered last Thursday
roaming in wooded hill country
near here.
He ate from people's hands and
did tricks for news photographers.
But several zoos turned down offers
to take the animal, so Wildlife
officials ordered him destroyed.
They said that although he was
tame, he could become vicious if
teased and they feared the safety
of neighboring farm families.
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Primary Location
Logan, Ohio
Event Date
Discovered Last Thursday; Killed Yesterday
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250-pound black bear killed to prevent potential injuries
Event Details
A 250-pound black bear, believed to be a former pet, was found roaming in wooded hill country near Logan, Ohio, last Thursday. The tame bear ate from hands and performed tricks but was rejected by zoos. Wildlife officials ordered its destruction due to fears it could become vicious and endanger farm families.