Bear's Poletop Stunt in NM Proves Fatal
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A bear in rural New Mexico climbed to the top of a utility pole, drawing viral attention before reportedly dying from electrocution; authorities noted that tranquilizing the animal could cause a fall and the bear died before it could be rescued. The video, verified by Storyful, sparked discussion on why bears climb poles when startled, with a referenced AZ incident from 2021 noted by officials.
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- Bear dies after climbing on top of telephone pole in Clayton, New Mexico KOAT
- Bear who climbed telephone pole in viral video has died The Independent
- Insane video shows hulking bear perched atop utility pole in New Mexico: ‘Didn’t believe what we saw’ New York Post
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