Friday, September 13, 2019

Bear falls on moving police car in California, causes a fiery wreck and small bushfire

They probably don't train people for this at the Sheriff's Academy. A patrol car was struck by a falling bear in Northern California last weekend. Yep, you read that right. Authorities say a Humboldt County sheriff's deputy was driving on State Route 96 on August 3, answering a report of a drug overdose in the community of Orleans, when the bear fell or jumped onto the car from a steep embankment. The bear smashed the hood and windshield. The police car hit an embankment, rolled onto its side and burst into flames. Luckily, the deputy managed to escape without serious injury. The fire was contained to about half an acre but the car was gutted. "Don't worry, the bear also fled the scene," the California Department of Transportation stated.  Channel 9

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