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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Confirms Regulations for Transfer of Bear From California
Recently, wildlife biologists for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) captured and plan to relocate a large female black bear responsible for home break-ins and property damage in the South Lake Tahoe area since 2022. The bear was captured and will be transferred to the privately owned nonprofit...
A bear who gained fame for breaking into homes has arrived at a wild animal refuge in Colorado
SPRINGFIELD, Colo. (KRDO)- Hank the Tank, the 500-pound Black Bear who gained fame for breaking into homes in South Lake Tahoe, California, has arrived at the Wild Animal Refuge in Springfield, Colorado, according to The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The Wild Animal Sanctuary said Hank was later identified as a female and will be referred to The post A bear who gained fame for breaking into homes has arrived at a wild animal refuge in Colorado appeared first on KRDO.
Bear known for trouble in California now at Colorado sanctuary
SPRINGFIELD, Colorado — A bear known for its brazen break-ins in the South Tahoe Area of California has been relocated to an animal sanctuary in Colorado. The bear officially known as 64F, and known to Californians as "Hank the Tank," was connected by DNA to 21 home invasions in that area between February 2022 and May 2023, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). She's also suspected in additional break-ins and property damage.
Bear known as “Hank the Tank” coming to Colorado
(COLORADO) — On Friday, Aug. 4, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) was able to safely immobilize a large female black bear, and after a successful veterinary check, will be transported to a wild animal sanctuary in Springfield, Colorado. CDFW said the bear, also known as 64F, was responsible for at least 21, […]
Notorious California bear named ‘Hank the Tank,’ to be transferred to Colorado
COLORADO, USA (KRDO)-- A bear who has had multiple run-ins with the law in California will soon begin a new life in Colorado. The bear is officially named 64F but she is better known to locals as “Hank the Tank.” According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Hank is responsible for several DNA-confirmed home break-ins and The post Notorious California bear named ‘Hank the Tank,’ to be transferred to Colorado appeared first on KRDO.
Take a look inside the new Wild Animal Refuge in southern Colorado
You may have heard of the Wild Animal Sanctuary located in Keenesburg, which is home to hundreds of exotic animals including wolves, lions and bears. Nestled in the far southern reaches of Colorado is another location, the Wild Animal Refuge, which is closed to the public and contains nearly 10,000 acres of land in Springfield.
Bringing you up close to the Wild Animal Refuge
(SPRINGFIELD, Colo.) — You may have heard of The Wild Animal Sanctuary located in Keenesburg, Colorado, which is home to hundreds of exotic animals including wolves, lions, and bears. Nestled in the far southern reaches of Colorado is another location, The Wild Animal Refuge, which is closed to the public and contains nearly 10,000 acres […]
"Hank the Tank," notorious Lake Tahoe bear, being sent to Colorado rehab
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misstated what will end up happening with the bear's three cubs. That information has been updated to reflect that they will end up in a California animal sanctuary.A beloved, yet often-trouble-causing black bear from Lake Tahoe, California has been captured and will be sent to a rehabilitation facility in Colorado, according to California wildlife officials.The bear -- officially named Bear 64F but given the nickname "Hank the Tank" because of her size -- is accused of multiple break-ins and instances of property destruction in the Lake Tahoe area since last year. Her three...
Doggin’ Under The Influence: Colorado Man Swaps Seats With Pet Pooch When Pulled Over For DUI
We’ve written about a lot of crazy stories in our day but this one has to rank somewhere near the top. According to ABCNews, Springfield, Colorado man was pulled over Saturday night for speeding and when the officer approach his vehicle he got quite an unexpected surprise. The driver scrambled to get into the passenger seat…to switch places with his dog! The cop literally watched the whole thing.
Colorado Driver Switched Seats With Dog To Avoid DUI
A driver in Colorado tried to get out of a sure-to-be arrest by switching seats with his dog, which is almost as much an admission of guilt as saying "Yeah, I'm drunk." The man, who police with the Springfield Police Department Colorado didn't name, was pulled over by officials around 11:30pm Saturday night for driving 52-mph in a 30-mph zone.
Colorado Driver Switched Seats With Dog To Avoid DUI
A driver in Colorado tried to get out of a sure-to-be arrest by switching seats with his dog, which is almost as much an admission of guilt as saying "Yeah, I'm drunk." The man, who police with the Springfield Police Department Colorado didn't name, was pulled over by officials around 11:30pm Saturday night for driving 52-mph in a 30-mph zone.
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