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Polite Bear Visits Eureka Zoo, Safely Returned to Wild

10/21/2025

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The bear visited Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California, interacting with the zoo's black bears through fencing and described as 'polite'.
The Eureka Police and California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to ensure visitor safety.
The bear, about 1.5 years old, was coaxed back into the wild through a service gate.
Zoo officials remain puzzled how the secure perimeter allowed entry, and online posts note the bear's considerate behavior.

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Story summary

The bear visited Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, California, interacting with the zoo's black bears through fencing and described as 'polite'.
The Eureka Police and California Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to ensure visitor safety.
The bear, about 1.5 years old, was coaxed back into the wild through a service gate.
Zoo officials remain puzzled how the secure perimeter allowed entry, and online posts note the bear's considerate behavior.