From 'rodeo' to rescue: DNR officer does good deed for black bear

A black bear with porcupine quills stuck in his muzzle followed a man home from an ice fishing trip and refused to leave. The man contacted a Hibbing DNR officer, who decided to try to subdue the bear and pull out the quills before sending him back to the wild. But the bear who was tame enough to pet didn't like the rescue attempt too much at first.

Author:
BMTN Staff
Updated:
Mar 8, 2018
Original:
Dec 20, 2011

A black bear with porcupine quills stuck in his muzzle followed a man home from an ice fishing trip and refused to leave. The man contacted a Hibbing DNR officer, who decided to try to subdue the bear and pull out the quills before sending him back to the wild. But the bear who was tame enough to pet didn't like the rescue attempt too much at first.

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