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Where does a black bear get doughnuts? Anywhere it wants...
Star Tribune ^ | 6/20/02 | AP

Posted on 06/20/2002 3:19:36 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

Edited on 04/13/2004 3:36:35 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- State wildlife officers are using doughnuts to try to lure a 200-pound Florida black bear out of the woods after it tried to turn a couple's pet bird into breakfast.

The couple awoke Wednesday when they heard a commotion on a back patio. They looked out their window to see the bear trying to get at their caged bird.


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Bears are rarely seen in Palm Beach County, but state wildlife officers said they frequently are spotted in the Naples area, along the Gulf Coast.

Obviously, the best doughnuts are in Naples. Worse case, just look for a lot of police cars
1 posted on 06/20/2002 3:19:36 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
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To: NormsRevenge; phasma proeliator
I taught I taw a Teddy Bear

Maybe they should try fireworks, heard it works great on Moose in Alaska
2 posted on 06/20/2002 5:29:08 PM PDT by da_toolman
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To: NormsRevenge
This was right next door to my mother...well..the bear was obviously around her house too...'Hi Mom'
3 posted on 06/20/2002 6:29:07 PM PDT by Sungirl
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