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Story summary
- On September 6, 2025, Cornell University students legally killed and skinned a black bear in their dorm, holding valid hunting licenses.
- Police investigated the bear's corpse on campus but found no legal violations, resulting in no charges.
- A university spokesperson confirmed the act was unusual yet compliant with state laws.
- The bear, an unofficial mascot for Cornell athletics, heightened the incident's significance.
- Social media reactions raised health concerns about processing the animal in a shared living space.
