Bear Cub Rescued After It Gets Head Stuck In Plastic Jug

A bear cub in Connecticut had to be rescued after it got its head stuck in a plastic jug. The incident happened after a mother bear got into a garbage…

Melanie Day

Updated Jul 1, 2022 2:11 PM EDT

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A bear cub in Connecticut had to be rescued after it got its head stuck in a plastic jug. The incident happened after a mother bear got into a garbage can and one of her cubs stuck its head in the jug. Officials had to wait for the cub to come down from a tree and were able to tranquilize it and remove the container. The cub was uninjured and quickly found his family nearby.

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“Given the warm weather and tight fit of the container, it was important to try and free the cub quickly,” the Connecticut Fish and Wildlife Division posted on Facebook. Make sure to conceal and secure any trash you have especially when wildlife is present.

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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.