The Virginia Beach Fire Department's Ladder 11 ran an unusual call on Friday. They were sent to assist in the rescue of a 150 pound bear in a tree in a residential neighborhood. According to Martin Grube at Fire Rescue TV, the firefighters provided the means to reach the tranquilized animal and let the professionals run the rescue operation.
Watching the multiple stories below from WAVY-TV you will see the bear's visit to the oceanfront attracted a lot of attention and was carried on live TV. Read more here.
Also on STATter911 …
- Does a bear poop in a tower ladder? I don’t know, but he sure sleeps there. Watch the video from Raritan, New Jersey. – July 20, 2011
- Who ya gonna call? Chicago Fire Department rescues a coyote on Lake Michigan. It wasn’t Wile E. it was Holly. – December 18, 2010
- Early video: House fire in Virginia Beach, Virginia. – February 5, 2011
- Christmas story continues: Kyle McGetrick, who had a fire truck parade at his home, is made Barnegat mayor. Family & FD thank fire service. Plus, a look at other places where fire & EMS are making a difference. – December 25, 2011
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