Magic Kingdom Bear Released Back into the Wild
An adult female black bear, which had taken refuge in a tree near Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday, has been successfully relocated to the Ocala National Forest, as confirmed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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The FWC shared footage on Tuesday of the bear’s release, which took place Monday night in Marion County’s Ocala National Forest, located approximately 90 minutes north of the Walt Disney World Resort.
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In a brief 10-second clip, two FWC employees can be seen gently tapping on the enclosure’s side, coaxing the black bear to step out onto a grassy area. After a moment of curiosity, the bear swiftly exits the enclosure as the door closes behind it, prompting the bear to make a quick departure.
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