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Bear Captured After Week in Tree in Butte
9/20/2025
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Story summary
- A black bear was captured in Butte, Montana, on September 19, 2025, after being in a tree for a week.
- Game wardens used rotisserie chicken as bait to trap the bear, which was caught shortly after 8 p.m.
- The bear will be relocated to its natural habitat.
- Residents reported the bear rummaging through trash, raising safety concerns.
- Officials advised the public to stay away until the bear was captured.
