Appalachian Bear Rescue restarts after 18-month pause

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Appalachian Bear Rescue in Townsend brings in its first bear in 18 months, after 2024 euthanizations and new safety upgrades.

WHO: Appalachian Bear Rescue

WHAT: Began a new conservation chapter by bringing in its first bear after an 18-month hiatus and expanding rehabilitation capacity

WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

WHERE: Townsend, Tennessee

WHY: The organization resumed intake after implementing new sanitation protocols and building new enclosures following a 2024 illness-related euthanization period.

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