A black bear gave a West Virginia principal quite the roaring wake-up call when it emerged from a dumpster outside an elementary school
In this image from video provided by Nicholas County Schools, Zela Elementary School Principal James Marsh reacts after a black bear jumps out of a trash dumpster outside the school in Summersville, W. Va., on Monday, May 1, 2023. Marsh said the school had installed a lock to keep the bear out but over the weekend the bear was able to get back inside when Marsh came across it.
Zela Elementary School principal James Marsh was surprised to discover the bear had somehow managed to get inside the dumpster over the weekend even after the school installed a lock bar. As Marsh was unlocking the bin Monday, the bear began pushing open the lid. “That will wake a person up,” Marsh said Tuesday in a phone interview. “That was 7:15 a.m., if you are not already awake that will wake you up.”
Marsh darted away once the bear's head appeared. The bear then jumped out and ran off in an encounter that was recorded by a school security camera and has since being shared widely across social media.The school in Nicholas County, about 70 miles east of the state capital of Charleston, installed the lock on the dumpster last week after noticing some torn up garbage bags outside.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Justice under fire for unpaid bills after entry into West Virginia Senate raceGov. Jim Justice (R-WV) is facing increased scrutiny over his substantial debt and allegations of stiffing employees, creditors, and others after throwing his hat in the ring to challenge Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) for his coveted seat next year.
Read more »
Call of the ‘burbs: Surge of black bear sightings reported in Montgomery CountyA recent spate of black bear sightings in suburban Montgomery County is likely related to the growing bear population in rural western Maryland, according to state wildlife officials, who added that residents of Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Kensington and Rockville may be seeing the same young animal roaming the region.
Read more »
Residents encouraged to report sightings and secure garbage after black bear sightingA black bear has been spotted in Oracle, Arizona, and residents are being asked to report any sightings.
Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Virginia AG rips Justice Department over failure to guard Supreme Court justices at homeVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares lashed out at Attorney General Merrick Garland Thursday for not doing enough to protect Supreme Court justices as the high court prepares to issue some of its most controversial decisions, saying Virginia state police are deploying a heavy presence of “visible and not visible” officers at justices’ homes to ensure their safety.
Read more »
6-year-old Virginia boy shot dead while playing videogames in his bedroom: ‘Senseless tragedy’Little Kingston Campbell was shot in the head while paying a game on his bed at around 11:12 p.m. and died at the scene, according to police and family members.
Read more »