Stranded Bear Rescued From California Bridge

Associated Press ^ | September 28, 2007 | Unknown

[decimon]

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The bruin was walking across Rainbow Bridge on Highway 40 west near Donner Summit in the Sierra Nevada when at least two oncoming cars spooked it, causing it to jump over the bridge railing.

Saving itself from an 80-foot fall, the bear caught a ledge and pulled itself onto a concrete girder beneath the bridge.

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[decimon]

Very good pictures.

[decimon]

Do I gather correctly that the bear saw the net and actually jumped into it?

The article says they hit it with a tranquilizer dart and then pushed it into the net with a pole.

[Cvengr]

I think in the last picture, the photographer would be thinking, “I’m outa here!”

[gracesdad]

great stuff

[Bender2]

Thanks. Now smile... for the camera!

[spageddie]

Barely made it!

[spanalot]

awesome pix - the last one being a bit scary.

[cmsgop]

HOLY CRAP!