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The bear is fine....
"The MNR wildlife experts said the bear had likely just come out of hibernation and was hunting for food.
At this time of year, they are quite hungry after a winter spent sleeping and losing weight. But black bears are rarely aggressive, unless cornered.
An MNR officer climbed the tree with a tranquilizer dart on the end of a pole and applied the sleep chemical as his target clung to branches about 20 metres above the ground.
Around 10:05 a.m., the sleepy bear began climbing down, then lost its grip and fell about 4 metres to be caught by firefighters — who quickly stepped back.
Their catch wobbled away about 10 metres and fell asleep on thick grass.
The MNR team told police the bear was breathing well and appeared unhurt.
After taking measurements for an official bear record, they attached an ear tag and loaded the sleeping animal into a trailer.
Conservation officers said they planned to release it into the wild north of Newmarket, near Lake Simcoe."
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