Bear stranded up electric pylon dies after electrocution

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The video likely performed well due to the shocking and tragic nature of the event, combined with the inherent public interest in wildlife encounters and rescue attempts.

Summary

A bear was found stranded on top of an electric pylon in New Mexico. Despite calls to 911, wildlife officials were unable to rescue the animal, and it tragically died from electrocution.

Structure

1Bear spotted on electric pylon
2911 called, but rescue deemed too dangerous
3Bear dies from electrocution

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Bear stranded up electric pylon dies after electrocution

Original caption

A bear stranded on top of power pole has sadly ‘died after electrocution’. A woman noticed the animal as she was driving along a New Mexico highway, she called 911 but an operator told her there was 'nothing they could do'. The dispatcher explained that tranquillizing the animal while it remained on top of the pole could have led to it falling. The bear was electrocuted and sadly died before wildlife officials could safely rescue it. #bear #rescue #electric