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Orphaned Black Bear at Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Orphaned Black Bear at Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge. I heard from a ranger that there was an orphaned black bear cub in the area. This was right after the wildfires came through, and I wanted to see it. I patiently waited by the roadside for several hours one morning and finally got a glimpse of the beautiful creature. It seemed curious but didn't mind me watching him.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Folkston, Georgia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7200
Copyright: © Michael Grafton