Kodiak bears seen wandering in Florida
@Deepizzaguy (106107)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
February 4, 2024 3:33pm CST
A concerned citizen did alert the Okaloosa County Sheriffs Office (OCSO) that he saw a Kodiak bear on the streets of Baker Florida since the majority of bears who live in Florida are not natives of Alaska.
The Kodiak cubs were picked up by the officials of the Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission after the deputies did see the presence of the bears.
The Florida Fish And Wildlife Commission took the cubs to an undisclosed location to keep them safe.
The authorities found out that the cubs had escaped from the home of a "self proclaimed bear trainer."
The owner of the bears is facing some trouble from the FWC since it is illegal for a bear owner to have bears that are out of the state in his possession.
Link is upi.com/3531706823138 via @ upi
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Feb 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@celticeagle (170742)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Feb 24
Not good for the owner but hope the bears fare well.
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@celticeagle (170742)
• Boise, Idaho
5 Feb 24
@Deepizzaguy .......I certainly hope so.
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Feb 24
I am in agreement with you that the bears are going to be in good hands.
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@GardenGerty (161927)
• United States
5 Feb 24
So sad that they have been brought to a place so different from their natural environment.
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@snowy22315 (184634)
• United States
4 Feb 24
Yes, certainly not native to Florida..
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
4 Feb 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@RasmaSandra (82190)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Feb 24
Well, I sure hope the bears don't come knocking on my door. 
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Feb 24
I hope so as well since the bears that were seen on the roads in Baker Florida could have harmed someone.
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@RebeccasFarm (91533)
• Arvada, Colorado
4 Feb 24
Wow they dont belong there for sure..bet he is in big trouble.
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@innertalks (22295)
• Australia
4 Feb 24
It was good that this irresponsible person was brought to the notice of the authorities for his illegal bear activities.
@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Feb 24
I am in agreement with you.
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@Hannihar (130213)
• Israel
5 Feb 24
@Deepizzaguy
Will the trainter be doing jail time or paying a hefty fine? Are these bears dangerous or tame?
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Feb 24
The trainer will likely be fined by the authorities for bringing bears from Alaska to Florida.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
5 Feb 24
I'm so glad they picked up the Kodiak bears. I was wondering how they could have Kodiak bears in FL!!!
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@Deepizzaguy (106107)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
5 Feb 24
I was thinking the same thing how did Kodiak bears wind up in Florida myself.
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