Below are just a couple of photos from Smokey's release yesterday, as well as some links to news stories about the release.
Smokey getting his ear transmitter from Nicole Carion, Calif. F & G Wildlife Rehab. Coordinator.
At 12:35pm, Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, Smokey is placed in his release den where he
will no longer be dependent on humans. He is now a wild and free bear.
New Stories:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/outposts/2009/02/black-bear-cub.html
http://www.redding.com/news/2009/feb/05/lil-smokey-returned-wilds-siskiyou-county/
Smokey was found 5 miles from my home. He is very special to me. Thank God for people like Ltwc. He has a chance to live a normal life. Good luck little guy. Keep us posted. Raye Harris
Posted by: Raye Harris | February 07, 2009 at 10:29 AM
good luck baby boy..
Posted by: sharon from sacramento | February 07, 2009 at 06:00 AM