Black Bear dies from heat after entering unlocked car (TN)

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Sad story.

According to wildlife officials, it appears the bear got inside the car using its teeth or paws to open the unlocked door and got trapped after the door shut behind it. 

Once inside, the bear likely died in the heat as outdoor temperatures surged past 95 degrees, meaning the temperature inside the car could have “possibly reached over 140 degrees,” officials said.

The bear could have been lured into the car by the smell of food. 

“Notice the empty soda can and food package on the floorboard," the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said, sharing a photo of inside the car. "Bears have noses 7 times better than a bloodhound and can smell even the faintest odor of food inside a vehicle."

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/black-bear-dies-getting-trapped-car-sweltering-95-degree-weather-tenne-rcna35148

https://www.tn.gov/twra/wildlife/mammals/large/black-bears.html