This black bear was strolling across Rainbow Bridge, near Truckee in Nevada County, California, USA, when two cars crossed the bridge at the same moment. This spooked the bear to such an extent that it jumped over the rail and luckily caught the ledge below and then managed to haul himself to safety. Nothing could be done that evening and when the authorities arrived the next morning the bear was sound asleep on the narrow ledge. Then began a quite amazing rescue. Click to follow this true story to its happy conclusion.
1) Beleaguered Bear Story
2) Pan-out to the big picture
Here is the black bear, weighing approximately 250lbs, holding on precariously and for dear life, to the ledge on the Rainbow Bridge, near the town of Truckee
3) Attempt to rescue the bear
The bear was tranquilized then lowered into a net
4) Success! The bear looks bigger than I thought
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