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July 13, 2007
I can't bear it
Now this is one dedicated bear. One of the things that impresses me the most about nature is the typical animal's sheer will to live. How many humans would gnaw their own leg off to escape a trap? Exactly.
A cinnamon-colored bear was treated for burned paws after the Angora fire, thanks to the efforts of veterinarian Dr. Kevin Willits.
Found in the Gardner Mountain area, the bear was left in the wild after being treated, according to Tom Milham of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.
He said the bear will recover.
"She had been laying down under a tree for the last few days and walking around gingerly," Milham said. "We tranquilized and examined her. All four paws were severely burned, but not to the point that affected ligaments or tendons.
"We cleaned her up, and hopefully when she wakes up, she'll feel better," Milham said.
entry no. 910
Posted by oz115 at July 13, 2007 12:27 AM