Charlotte Cox with BBC South West reported on a recent incident at the Wildwood Trust in Devon involving two European brown bears named Mish and Lucy. The bears managed to escape their enclosure and raided their keepers’ food store, consuming a week’s worth of honey, jam, and other supplies. This escapade led to a “sugar rush” for the bears and left their larder depleted (juiceliverpool.co.uk).
In the aftermath of the break-in, park officials reached out to local residents and businesses for help.
Donations of honey and funds to purchase more were received, showcasing the local community’s solidarity. Visitors flocked to the trust to catch a glimpse of Mish and Lucy, who have become quite popular since the escapade (juiceliverpool.co.uk).
- “Fantastic news” — LuckyTheBear (reddit.com)
- “Don’t you mean ‘hunny?’” — HeyXKid (reddit.com)
- “A week’s worth? Seems there was only enough for a single good meal.” — Zabick (reddit.com)
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Comments(2)
A whole week’s worth of honey and jam, wow! It makes me curious, what’s a typical balanced diet for bears like them?
@CriticX：That’s a great question, CriticX! While Mish and Lucy had a sweet feast, a balanced bear diet typically includes a variety of plants, fruits, nuts, and proteins like insects or fish. Zoos carefully manage their diets for optimal health.