Wild Bear in Wisconsin Needs Help After Getting Head Stuck in Jar
Wildlife lovers in northern Wisconsin are hoping for a rescue mission with a sweet ending. A bear has been wandering the Chequamegon Bay area with a giant plastic jar stuck on its head for over a week now.
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The Chequamegon Humane Association in Ashland first sounded the alarm after multiple sightings, including one from travelers Cam and Matt Johnson, who saw the sluggish bear near Route 27.
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Let’s be honest, if you’ve ever impulse-bought that massive tub of animal crackers from Sam’s Club, you’ve held this bear’s future helmet in your hands. If that’s what got stuck, I understand the temptation. We've all made snack decisions we regret.
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This isn't the first time we've watched wildlife wander into unexpected places. Remember that black bear seen near Galena this summer? At least that guy had full visibility. This poor Wisconsin bear is walking blind and hungry.
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What to Do If You See the Jar-Headed Bear
Don't approach. Call the Wisconsin DNR immediately. They’re actively monitoring the situation and hoping for a safe, humane capture to remove the jar and release the bear back into the wild. It’s a good reminder to secure trash and snack containers, especially in bear country.
If you’ve got wildlife cameras up north, keep them rolling. One clear shot could help save a bear’s bacon. Or, in this case, animal crackers.
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