Alaskan Kodiak Bear Cubs Found in Florida, Over 3,600 Miles from Home

The cubs escaped from a nearby residence, leading to wildlife violations for the self-proclaimed bear trainer housing them.

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.