Plastic jar removed from Florida bear cub's head





In this July 31, 2010 photo released by the Florida ...




OCALA, Fla. – A black bear cub in Florida affectionately known as "jarhead" can finally enjoy a good meal.

A clear plastic container was removed from the 6-month-old cub's head after being stuck for at least 10 days.


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Sat Aug 14, 2:48 PM ET




Plastic jar removed from Fla. bear cub's head


OCALA, Fla. – A black bear cub in Florida affectionately known as "jarhead" can finally enjoy a good meal.

A clear plastic container was removed from the 6-month-old cub's head after being stuck for at least 10 days. The cub poked its head into the jar when digging through trash in a neighborhood in central Florida.

Biologists say the cub was days away from death because the jar made it impossible to eat or drink. The team had to tranquilize the mother bear and then grab the cub to remove the jar from the bear's head.

The subdued mother was then put in a trap and the cubs followed. After she awoke and nursed the cubs, the bears were moved to a less populated area nearby.


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  • 8/16/2010 5:57 PM Christine McClintock wrote:
    A happy ending where there would not be one. Whether it is dophins caught in six pack plastic or plastic jars, we must continue to clean up our planet. The wildlife are depending on us.
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