Overview

• Two Kodiak bear cubs native to Alaska were found wandering on a rural Florida roadway, over 3,600 miles away from their home.
• The bears were discovered by a local resident and appeared healthy, even attempting to climb into a responding patrol car.
• An investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission revealed the bears had escaped from an inadequate enclosure at a nearby residence.
• The resident, described as a self-proclaimed bear trainer, is facing wildlife violations.
• It remains unclear how the bears were brought to Florida and when they will be transported back to Alaska.