Runaway bear leads Anchorage police on an epic chase downtown
The bear was eventually apprehended and relocated.
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Only in Alaska.
With the colder months quickly approaching, bears are attempting to add some weight for their upcoming hibernation. This means that they can be a little bolder and more aggressive when trying to acquire food.
One of those bears made its way to Anchorage on Thursday and led police on a two hour-long chase through the downtown area. Fortunately, no one was injured during the chase, although the bear certainly did freak a few people out along the way.
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Eventually, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game were able to safely apprehend and relocate the bear.
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[h/t:BuzzFeed]
