Bon-vivant bear evicted after beer binge
Last Updated Thu, 19 Aug 2004 13:06:04
SEATTLE, WASH. - Authorities relocated a young, black bear away from a campground in Washington state after he reportedly downed dozens of beers and passed out.

Campers at the Baker Lake site north of Seattle had apparently omitted one crucial step in making their temporary abode safe – they forgot to secure the cooler holding their stash of beer.

Camp workers found the two-year-old bear lying on the ground surrounded by about 36 empty beer cans.

It appears the animal had broken open the cooler and punctured the cans using his claws and teeth before pouring the beer down his throat.

The bear fled after he came to, but when he returned the following day, wildlife officials managed to capture him using doughnuts and more beer as bait.

Authorities relocated the bear away from the campground and further alcoholic temptation.

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/08/19/drunkbear040819