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The Bear Who Fell to Earth

bear falling from tree

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Andy Duann/CUIndependent.com

A 280-pound bear climbed a tree next to Williams Village at the end of April before being tranquilized and relocated 50 miles west of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. This photo, taken by CU studentÌýAndy Duann, immediately went viral, appearing in numerous newspapers and leading to the creation of the bear’s own Facebook page. Sadly, the bear returned to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø a week later and was killed by two cars southeast of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø on U.S. Highway 36. One driver received minor injuries.

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Here are some quirky commentsÌý’s Facebook followers wrote after the photo was originally posted:

  • “Only in 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.â€
  • “If he sticks the landing, it’ll be a perfect 10.â€
  • “Most campuses have problems with squirrels or pigeons. Here at CU, we have a real life Yogi bear and mountain lions to deal with.â€
  • “Somebody get this bear a picnic basket!â€
  • “But I was just trying to get a good view of Obama as he drove by!â€

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