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Captain Bluebird
06-09-2015, 22:07
WCPO TV is reporting that the Ohio teen was pulled from his hammock. The incident took place in the Hazel Green area. The bear was euthanized after being trapped today. DNA and hair samples were taken to ensure it was the same bear that attacked the 16 year old. The article also stated numerous trails and shelters are now closed, including Mt. LeConte shelter. WCPO is a Cincinnati Ohio based TV station.

TNhiker
06-09-2015, 22:10
yes....

there's another thread with 3 pages worth of discussion going.....

the station i work for has been covering this story and the missing hiker story as well...........

Captain Bluebird
06-09-2015, 22:12
Sorry, didn't catch it! http://www.wcpo.com/news/state/state-ohio/smoky-mountains-bear-attack-ohio-teen-pulled-from-hammock-in-national-park

TNhiker
06-09-2015, 22:16
my station tried to get an interview with dad, but wasnt successful..........

MuddyWaters
06-09-2015, 22:16
That bear gets around cause Glacier National Park is 2000+ miles from the GSMNP.

TNhiker
06-09-2015, 22:16
here's a link to our station www.wbir.com

there's stuff on there about the bear and about the missing hiker

Captain Bluebird
06-09-2015, 22:25
I'll have to admit, your station had more in depth coverage! The two news items grabbed my attention as I plan to complete the Smokey Mountain section of the AT this Summer.

TNhiker
06-09-2015, 22:35
it helps that we are roughly an hour from the park................