![]() ![]() Estimated to be about 3 years old and 200 pounds, he was tagged on both ears and fitted with a radio/global positioning satellite collar. ![]() He appeared well-fed and healthy, with glossy brown-black fur, large paws with black leathery pads and long claws. The bear was further examined and measured. A flannel cloth was placed over his eyes to shield them from dirt and debris. ![]() His eyes were gently treated with salve to protect them from drying out while his blinking reflex was impaired by sedation. He had hit one of the fences in the fall, sustaining a gash on his left haunch Merchant packed it with an antibiotic dressing. The DEC men took over, removed the dart and carefully examined the bear for injuries. Others helped lift the furry hulk onto a sturdy net. A police officer reached through the newly opened space and dragged the bear into Kreck's backyard. Another 15 minutes was spent cutting through one of the fences in order to reach the now-unconscious bear. ![]()
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