The saddest news popped up on social media over the weekend. When I heard the news, I just wanted to cry...but I was in the checkout aisle at Target...so I tried to keep all of those emotions in check until I got to my car.
I'm sure you heard by now that there have been over 20 black bear sightings in Southeast Minnesota this spring and summer. And one of the bears spotted several times near Austin, Minnesota, has gone viral with fun memes lately.
This viral black bear, known by locals as "Todd", unfortunately passed away. Below is the latest info on this sad news for our area.
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Sad News - Viral Black Bear Near Austin, Minnesota, Has Died
I saw a photo of a bear in a tree the other day, and at first, I was so excited to hear about another bear sighting. But then, I read the sad words on the post that went with the photo.
We are aware of a bear struck on I-90 in Freeborn County early this morning. Given the photos and location, we are sad to relay that it appears to have been Todd. Presumably he was trying to make his way back up North. Todd became an overnight sensation and made the internet and communities smile with his “AI-Appearances” from businesses in Austin all the way to Mason City Iowa. There were even special Todd donuts at a local establishment. Todd’s legacy in Austin will definitely be remembered. There are community members out there already trying to figure out memorial ideas. You all have such big hearts. To Todd, we know you are in a place now with all you can eat fish and honey, and trees to sleep in! Thank you for bringing this community closer in your short journey. - Austin Police Department - Minnesota Facebook Page
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