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Resilient Bear Freed After Two-Year Plastic Trap Ordeal

6/26/2025

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In a heartwarming rescue, wildlife biologists in Michigan saved a black bear that had endured two years with a plastic lid trapped around its neck. First spotted in 2023, the bear was captured thanks to a vigilant local resident's photograph. After a successful recovery, the resilient bear was released back into the wild, ready to roam free once more.

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Story summary

In a heartwarming rescue, wildlife biologists in Michigan saved a black bear that had endured two years with a plastic lid trapped around its neck. First spotted in 2023, the bear was captured thanks to a vigilant local resident's photograph. After a successful recovery, the resilient bear was released back into the wild, ready to roam free once more.