Hungry bear takes a bite out of John Deere lawn mower: Alberta Fish & Wildlife
Alberta Fish and Wildfire staff with the bear while relocating it safely (left), the destroyed seat of a lawn mower after the bear made a meal out of it (right). (Source: Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement)
A bear near Fort McMurray may have bitten more than he could chew when he destroyed the seat of a lawn mower last month.
A cinnamon coloured black bear tried to make a meal out of the foam seat of a John Deere lawn mower while foraging for food, Alberta Fish and Wildlife Enforcement said on social media Monday.
The department says it has received similar complaints over the years of bears destroying seats of vehicles, heavy equipment and off-highway vehicles.
The bear was found walking around a remote work site. Fort McMurray Fish and Wildlife staff used a helicopter to capture and relocate the bear on May 21 and the province says it was brought to a suitable habitat area.
Bear being relocated in Alberta
The bear being lifted and relocated to an area with a suitable habitat. (Source: Alberta Fish & Wildlife Enforcement)
This situation serves as a reminder that almost anything with a smell can attract a hungry bear, the department said – even an old chair cushion. The province has tips on its website on how to avoid encounters with bears.
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