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Bear Climbs Pole, Dies from Electrocution | Wilmington News
A bear climbed a utility pole in rural New Mexico, chilling at the top—until it was electrocuted and died before rescuers could intervene. The viral video sparked national attention, even prompting a joke from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Wildlife officials noted the danger of tranquilizing a bear at such height, while the filmer, Shannon Mullens, initially thought the bear was dead. Experts say bears sometimes climb poles out of fear, but this survival instinct ended tragically—unlike a 2021 Arizona rescue where a bear was saved. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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