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Dead Adult Black Bear Found in Large Plastic Bag in Arlington

Jun 2, 2024, 02:00 PM

A dead adult black bear was found decomposing inside a large plastic bag near a walking trail in Arlington, Virginia, on Friday night, according to the Animal Welfare League of Arlington. The discovery was made on Spout Run Parkway, and authorities initially thought the bag contained a dead dog. An investigation is underway to determine how and why the bear ended up in the plastic bag. The incident has left local animal control deputies and residents perplexed.