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Boo Boo the burned bear released back into Idaho woods (Photos - Video)

 An orphaned black bear cub that suffered second-degree burns on its paws during an August 2012 fire in eastern Idaho has been returned to the wild, healthy and 70 pounds heavier.

Officials with the Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary in McCall say the bear, dubbed "Boo Boo," was released into the forests of central Idaho on Wednesday.

Firefighters rescued the then-25-pound cub from a tree during the Mustang Fire near Salmon. The bear was initially treated at the Idaho Humane Society before being transferred to Snowdon.

Boo Boo was among 10 orphaned cubs being cared for at Snowdon.

Boo Boo was released with a GPS collar that will record his location over the next year, when it will fall off.
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Responses to "'Boo Boo', Bear In Idaho Severely Burned By Fire, Returns To The Wild"

  1. Unknown says:

    A wonderful story! So nice to see the release video. Great job everyone! It takes special people and special hearts to do your work day in and day out. I would probably be in tears most of the work week. So thank you for your compassion and commitment.

  2. Morgana says:

    OH my poor baby. So nice and happy ending for adorable Boo Boo.

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