VIDEO: People pull black bear cubs from tree and take photos with them, sparking outrage


by WCVB

WCVB— An official said the incident, which happened in North Carolina on Tuesday, was "irresponsible and potentially deadly" for the bear cubs.

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.

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 […]

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