A 'beary' sweet deal! Fuzzy bear caught cone-handed in California
The animal reportedly had a strong preference for strawberry ice cream and officers were able to coax the bear out of the service area and back into the wild
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Get ready for a story that’s sweeter than any cone! Imagine this: a massive, fuzzy brown bear, nicknamed Fuzzy, decides to skip the forest for a midnight snack and strolls right into a popular California ice cream parlour. But this wasn’t just any visit – Fuzzy somehow ended up behind the counter, taste-testing his way through the flavours!
The photos that emerge from the sugary escapade are absolutely priceless, showing our furry friend with a look that’s pure, unadulterated ‘caught in the act’.
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Staff at the Ice Cream Shop at Camp Richardson nicknamed the bear “Fuzzy” according to authorities.
In a Facebook post, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office wrote: ‘Thankfully, Fuzzy the bear caused barely any property damage, and there was barely any cleanup.’
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A user wrote, "They could BEARLY believe their eyes," another posted, "Boy, they will hire anyone to work the counter these days."
A third commented, "I scream, you scream, we all would definitely scream."
This viral tale from South Lake Tahoe, California, is a hilarious reminder that sometimes, even the wildest creatures have a serious sweet tooth.
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