MONTMORENCY COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A black bear in northern Michigan is finally free after spending two years with a blue 55-gallon plastic drum lid stuck around its neck.

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Baby black bear with plastic lid stuck on its neck for TWO YEARS is finally freed By SOPHIE GABLE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 10:36 EDT, 22 June 2025 | Updated: 10:41 EDT, 22 June 2025 ...

Even if you're an avid recycler, some plastic containers still end up in landfills. Instead, try repurposing your old plastic containers around the house.

DNR was able to capture and cut off large lid from a young bear's neck Officials express the importance of storing and disposing of containers that could trap wildlife This story has been updated ...

Authorities don’t know where or how the bear got its head stuck in the 5-inch hole in the lid. Despite bear baiting being legal in Michigan, bait containers can only be used on private land and ...

DNR biologists rescue a black bear stuck in a plastic lid for two years. Learn about bait container regulations to help protect wildlife.