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Last week, a black bear, believed to have invaded a car, was found dead, according to state officials.
The bear was able to get inside a hot car, but was parked outside a rental cabin inSevierville, Tennessee, – The door closed and was trapped. , According to a Facebook post on Thursday from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Wildlife authorities said the car owner left the cabin around 10 am and returned at 6:45 pm. To find a dead bear in the car.
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"Bear" Used the car's teeth and feet to open the unlocked door, and after the door closed behind, he was trapped inside the car. "
This image shows an American black bear. In the log while looking at the camera. (iStock)
"YesterdayThe outside temperatureexceeded 95 degrees Celsius, so the heat may have killed the bear. It's considered high, probably above 140 degrees. "
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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Authority This car had an empty soda can and food packaging on the floor, which would have attracted bears and tried to get inside.
Warning: Graphic image: Lifeless bear trapped Apparently after getting into a car unlocked with teeth and feet, I was trapped inside when the door closed behind. The temperature inside the car was estimated to exceed 140 degrees. (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency)
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"Bear has seven times the nose of Bloodhound and can smell even the faint smell of food in the car," the agency writes. "Do not lock the doors, roll the windows, and leave food or anything that smells like food inside."
Warning: Graphic Image: Died in a car in Seviaville, Tennessee last week, according to the Wildlife Authority of Tsukinowaguma. Was found to be. (Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency)
"Empty food containers, candy wrappers,fast foodbags, and even bears with fragrances Can be attracted. ”The agency added. "Become #BearWise and help keep your bear alive in the wild."
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Ann W. Schmidt is a lifestyle reporter and editor for FoxNews Digital. ..
