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Will Ferrell's killer bear
Apr 24, 2008, 12:25 GMT
02/19/2008 - Will Ferrell - "Semi-Pro" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals - Mann Village Theater - Westwood, CA, USA © Inez Lewis / PR Photos
A grizzly bear who wrestled Will Ferrell in 'Semi Pro' has killed his trainer.
The 7ft 6in bear called Rocky - who is one of the most famous animals in Hollywood - turned on his handler on Tuesday (22.04.08), biting his neck. The injury caused his death.
It is not known why Rocky turned on trainer Stephan Miller during a training session.
Miller's cousin Randy owns the 'Predators in Action' park where Rocky was trained. The centre has a near-perfect safety record.
Randy described Rocky as 'the best working bear in the business' but added: "If one of these animals gets a hold of your throat, you're finished."
After the attack, two other bear handlers subdued the animal with pepper spray.
An investigation by the California Department of Fish and Game found no permit violations or danger to public safety.
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Wild animals are just that - wild! Anyone who forgets that for an instant is taking their life in their hands.
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Another example..Apr 24th, 2008 - 21:41:37
of just why we should limit our contact with trained animals who outgun us in power. Too much of this that and the other thing can frustrate an 8 foot Grizzly bear. Sad too now they'll have to put him down.
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