Exotic Incident #853
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Richmond, VA - USA
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Incident Date:
10/02/2006
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Summary:
Maymont’s only two black bears are euthanized after one bear bites a Richmond toddler. The bears were euthanized to be tested for rabies. A memorial service for the bears was attended by 500 mourners. The city was still investigating the actions of the child’s mother.