Video Of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation But No Charges


by WCCB Charlotte

WCCB Charlotte— A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed.

VINnews—Video of 2 Bear Cubs Pulled From Trees Prompts North Carolina Wildlife Investigation but No Charges. ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A video of people pulling two bear cubs from a tree in North Carolina as one person posed for a photo with one of the wild animals prompted an investigation, but a state wildlife official said Friday that no charges will be filed. When North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission staff responded […]

KSN-TV—People caught on camera pulling bear cubs from trees in North Carolina. The incident happened at a North Carolina apartment complex, where people were seen holding the bears and taking photos, according to N.C. Wildlife.

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