Crime & Safety

Authorities Tranquilize Bear Cub Trapped In Tree In Lakewood

Q13 Fox is reporting that the cub got caught in a tree near North Lake Drive. Authorities tranquilized the bear and got it out of the tree safely.

A baby bear reportedly gave a Lakewood neighborhood a scare, then a warm, fuzzy feeling Wednesday.

Q13 Fox is reporting that the cub - between 2-3 years old - got caught in a tree near North Lake Drive. Authorities tranquilized the bear and got it out of the tree safely and released it back into the wild.

In fact, some kids in the neighborhood even got a chance to pet the bear while it was taking its deep nap.

Click here to see more photos of the bear caper.


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