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Gladstone
Coverage of Gladstone in the Nexus archive.
- Bear caught on camera perched atop New Mexico utility pole before reportedly suffering fatal electrocution
A bear in rural New Mexico climbed a utility pole and was captured on video before reportedly dying from electrocution. The U.S. Department of the Interior shared the footage with a humorous comment about energy dominance, while wildlife experts noted bears may climb poles to escape perceived threats.
- Insane video shows hulking bear perched atop utility pole in New Mexico: ‘Didn’t believe what we saw’
A verified video shows a large bear perched on a utility pole in rural Gladstone, New Mexico, gripping the crossarm with its front paws while its hind legs hang down. The incident occurred on Monday and was described as unexpected by witnesses.