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Coverage dated November 15, 2021 to November 16, 2021

Florida bear had plastic container stuck on head for nearly a month, FWC says

Headline from WOGX Ocala

Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.

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12 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC Chicago

    Florida Bear Stuck for Weeks With Plastic Jar on Head Finally Freed (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    After weeks of searching for a bear seen stuck with a plastic jar on her head, wildlife officials in Florida were finally able to locate and free her with the help of a tranquilizer dart.

  2. Newsweek

    250lb Florida bear had plastic container stuck on her head for 28 days (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The bear is believed to have become trapped after sticking her head in an automatic pet feeder.

  3. WOGX Ocala

    Florida bear had plastic container stuck on head for nearly a month, FWC says (opens WOGX Ocala)

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    WOGX Ocala's feed description

    Officials say even after 28 days of wearing it, the bear was in great physical shape.

  4. Orlando Weekly

    Florida Black Bear rescued after spending a month with a jug on its head (opens Orlando Weekly)

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    Orlando Weekly's feed description

    A Florida black bear was rescued by wildlife officials after wandering around with a plastic jug on its head for nearly a month. Collier County...

  5. Newsweek

    Florida bear with plastic jar stuck on its head for 28 days rescued, doing fine (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The animal had the jar on its head for 28 days, limiting its ability to see, eat and drink.

  6. Tampa Bay Times

    Florida wildlife experts rescue bear found with plastic container stuck on her head (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    Tampa Bay Times's feed description

    The Collier County black bear wandered for about a month with its head stuck in the container, as Florida Fish and Wildlife officials attempted to capture it.

  7. Fox News

    Florida bear's head freed from plastic container after being stuck for a month (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed that the bear had been rescued by state officials

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