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Rescuers Lower Ladder to Cubs Trapped in Dumpster

by Laura Simpson
July 28, 2012
11:30 pm

Rescuers Lower Ladder to Cubs Trapped in Dumpster

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Three black bear cubs were rescued from a dumpster in Ruidoso, New Mexico, by residents Shirley and Tom Schenk. The couple heard the bears crying during the night and came to their rescue at sunrise. You’ll love this happy ending as the cubs reunite with their worried mama.

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5:06AM PST on Jan 19, 2013

what a fantastic story....we all need to be so caring.

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What a fabulous couple! Bless you both xxx

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great story

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Wonderful video! Thanks for posting!

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The best!

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12:40PM PDT on Sep 9, 2012

This is so sweet! Thank you for saving them!

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how sweet!!

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8:57AM PDT on Aug 12, 2012

Wonderful.

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