- SEATTLE, WASH. --
Authorities relocated a young, black bear away from a campground in Washington
state after he reportedly downed dozens of beers and passed out.
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- Campers at the Baker Lake site north of Seattle had apparently
omitted one crucial step in making their temporary abode safe ñ
they forgot to secure the cooler holding their stash of beer.
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- Camp workers found the two-year-old bear lying on the
ground surrounded by about 36 empty beer cans.
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- It appears the animal had broken open the cooler and
punctured the cans using his claws and teeth before pouring the beer down
his throat.
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- The bear fled after he came to, but when he returned
the following day, wildlife officials managed to capture him using doughnuts
and more beer as bait.
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- Authorities relocated the bear away from the campground
and further alcoholic temptation.
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