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Bear Freed from Plastic Lid That Was Stuck Around His Neck for 2 Years

After anesthetizing the 110-lb. black bear, wildlife biologists cut the lid off the animal’s neck in Michigan Wildlife biologists in Michigan removed a plastic lid that was stuck around a male black ...
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Wisconsin Bear Freed After Week-Long Ordeal with Head Stuck in Plastic Jar

In a heartwarming tale of wildlife rescue, a young black bear in Wisconsin was saved on August 3, 2025, after wandering for over a week with its head trapped in a plastic jar. The 2-year-old sow, ...
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Wildlife experts remove a plastic lid that was stuck on a Michigan bear's neck for two years

HILLMAN, Mich. — Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that was stuck around his neck — for two years. “It’s pretty incredible that the bear survived ...
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Michigan Bear Finally Free After 2 Years With Plastic Lid Stuck Around Its Neck

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...