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Nine Black Bears Released in Minnesota Rehabilitation Effort

3/26/2026

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On March 23, 2026, nine black bears were released from the Wild and Free rehabilitation center in Garrison, Minnesota.
The bears, cared for about a year, were relocated with help from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Program coordinator Katie Waugh said the bears were tranquilized, weighed, and ear-tagged before release.
Wild and Free relies on community support and volunteers who logged more than 6,000 hours last year.

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Story summary

On March 23, 2026, nine black bears were released from the Wild and Free rehabilitation center in Garrison, Minnesota.
The bears, cared for about a year, were relocated with help from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Program coordinator Katie Waugh said the bears were tranquilized, weighed, and ear-tagged before release.
Wild and Free relies on community support and volunteers who logged more than 6,000 hours last year.