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denim · 08-18-2004, 07:36 PM

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Bear guzzles 36 beers, passes out at campground
Wednesday, August 18, 2004 Posted: 9:12 PM EDT (0112 GMT)

SEATTLE, Washington (Reuters) -- A black bear was found passed out at a campground in Washington state recently after guzzling down three dozen cans of a local beer, a campground worker said on Wednesday.

"We noticed a bear sleeping on the common lawn and wondered what was going on until we discovered that there were a lot of beer cans lying around," said Lisa Broxson, a worker at the Baker Lake Resort, 80 miles (129 km) northeast of Seattle.

The hard-drinking bear, estimated to be about two years old, broke into campers' coolers and, using his claws and teeth to open the cans, swilled down the suds.

It turns out the bear was a bit of a beer sophisticate. He tried a mass-market Busch beer, but switched to Rainier Beer, a local ale, and stuck with it for his drinking binge.

Wildlife agents chased the bear away, but it returned the next day, said Broxson.

They set a trap using as bait some doughnuts, honey and two cans of Rainier Beer. It worked, and the bear was captured for relocation.

Might have to find someone to sponser the bear at AA.

BoomTruck · 08-18-2004, 07:47 PM

Must be related to my cat. He tried to steal my brother-in-law's beer earlier tonight.

Yes, this is the same cat I have pictures up of.

The Phenomenon · 08-19-2004, 01:34 AM

ROFL that is hilarious.

But seriously thats why you take a gun along on a camp trip - for incase some bear wants to steal your booze... :P

But this is a great ad campaign potential for that brewery...

whocarz · 08-19-2004, 01:53 AM

Damn, I was thinking about posting this, but got sidetracked reading other threads.

Pretty funny story though. That bear would be cool to hang out with.

sherpahigh · 08-20-2004, 12:18 PM

haha

Sounds like Yogi's party bear cousin.

WarriorBuddha · 08-20-2004, 12:34 PM

that's hilarious dude!!! love it!

Fremen · 08-20-2004, 01:00 PM

I'm a bit skeptical.
Just how much beer would be left after he tore the can open?
It'll spew everywhere, and what doesn't spray out, would most likely spill out.

rev_skarekroe · 08-20-2004, 01:04 PM

Smarter than the average bear indeed...

08-20-2004, 11:23 PM

I love this freekin bear!!

World's King · 08-21-2004, 07:25 AM

It would have been even more funny if it was just Oprah on a binge.

ForgottenKnight · 08-21-2004, 10:38 AM

I thought that was hallarious when I read it on CNN's website yesterday!

08-18-2004, 07:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
BoomTruck Insane Location: On a gravel road rough enought to knock fillings out of teeth.	Must be related to my cat. He tried to steal my brother-in-law's beer earlier tonight. Yes, this is the same cat I have pictures up of. __________________ Judge me all you want, but keep the verdict to yourself.

08-19-2004, 01:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
whocarz Jarhead Location: Colorado	Damn, I was thinking about posting this, but got sidetracked reading other threads. Pretty funny story though. That bear would be cool to hang out with. __________________ If there exists anything mightier than destiny, then it is the courage to face destiny unflinchingly. -Geibel Despise not death, but welcome it, for nature wills it like all else. -Marcus Aurelius Come on, you sons of bitches! Do you want to live forever? -GySgt. Daniel J. "Dan" Daly

08-20-2004, 12:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
sherpahigh So Hip it Hurts Location: Up here in my tree	haha Sounds like Yogi's party bear cousin. __________________ "It'd be better for me if you don't understand"

08-20-2004, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
WarriorBuddha Crazy Location: Japan	that's hilarious dude!!! love it! __________________ Thockmorton knew if he were ever to break wind in the echo chamber, he would never hear the end of it.

08-20-2004, 01:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fremen With a mustache, the cool factor would be too much Location: left side of my couch, East Texas	I'm a bit skeptical. Just how much beer would be left after he tore the can open? It'll spew everywhere, and what doesn't spray out, would most likely spill out. __________________ Google

08-19-2004, 01:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Phenomenon Psycho Location: I think my horns are coming out	ROFL that is hilarious. But seriously thats why you take a gun along on a camp trip - for incase some bear wants to steal your booze... :P But this is a great ad campaign potential for that brewery...

08-20-2004, 01:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
rev_skarekroe Insane Location: Parts Unknown	Smarter than the average bear indeed... __________________ "If I could have one wish, as in the fairy tales, I would unmake my past, and rise like Lazarus and stand in sunlight and banish all the dark." D. Tibet

08-20-2004, 11:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Diamond Guest	I love this freekin bear!!

08-21-2004, 07:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
World's King Here Location: Denver City Denver	It would have been even more funny if it was just Oprah on a binge. __________________ heavy is the head that wears the crown

08-21-2004, 10:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
ForgottenKnight Jesus Freak Location: Following the light...	I thought that was hallarious when I read it on CNN's website yesterday! __________________ "People say I'm strange, does that make me a stranger?"