Crime & Safety

Video: Drowsy Duarte Bear Wakes Up After Being Tranquilized

Video footage of the juvenile bear--named "Tag No. 593"--being released back into the wild after he was tranquilized by authorities in Duarte Tuesday.

A bear cub was tranquilized by Fish & Game officials in Duarte Tuesday.

Here's video of the little guy's release back into the forest.

"C'mon big boy," the Fish & Game wardens tell the drowsy bear as he wakes up. "You can do it."

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A warden later gives the bear a pat on the behind for good measure.


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