As The Associated Press (AP) reports, wildlife biologists in Connecticut had to rescue a bear cub that got its head stuck in a plastic container, state wildlife officials said.
The misadventure happened June 23 when a mother bear with three cubs knocked over a garbage can in the town of Harwinton in Litchfield County, and one of the cubs stuck its head in a clear plastic jar that had spilled out.
“Given the warm weather and tight fit of the container, it was important to try and free the cub quickly,” the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Fish and Wildlife Division posted on Facebook.
Wildlife biologists waited for the cub to come down from the tree it was perched in and then tranquilized it and removed the container. The bear was unhurt and quickly found its mother waiting nearby, the wildlife officials said.
The Facebook post stated that the incident shows why residents should make sure their garbage is properly disposed of and secured. “Everyone can help wildlife from getting stuck in these kinds of situations by properly securing trash and recyclables. Whether it be balloons, fishing line, or plastic containers, wildlife can often ingest or become entangled in improperly disposed or stored items.”
To learn more about Living with Black Bears visit: https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP-Bears. You can learn more about managing wastes, recyclables, balloons, and more in a wildlife-friendly way by visiting: https://portal.ct.gov/…/Natur…/Responsible-Recreation…
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