A bear was walking across Rainbow Bridge ( Old Hwy 40) at Donner Summit, Truckee)

[TyroneFly]

Sent to me by a friend. I have not varified if true or not.

This bridge is on the Old Donner Pass Highway . It has a spectacular view of Donner Lake and Donner Pass on Route 80.

A bear was walking across Rainbow Bridge ( Old Hwy 40) at Donner Summit, Truckee) on a Saturday when two cars also crossing the bridge scared the bear into jumping over the edge of the bridge. Somehow the bear caught the ledge (see unbelievable photo below) and pulled itself to safety.

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Authorities decided that nothing could be done to help Saturday night so they returned Sunday morning to find the bear sound asleep on the ledge. (see photo below)

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The rescue party will attempt to coax the bear out of its safety hole after securing a net under the bridge.

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They managed to get the bear tranquilized and the bear fell into the net.

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The net got lowered down to ground safety.

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The bear then woke up and walked out of the net.

[Betty Hiner]

Yep! September 18, 2007 Kewl story!!

[jburge]

I remember this story. Like Betty said, it's true. In another lifetime, we used to bicycle up and and down that road for training. Spectacular views and great workout!

John

[lastchance]

Where's the photo?
Bruce

[John Rhoades]

Where's the photo?
Bruce

I don't think the pictures show up east of the Mississippi.

[mcsteff]

Here are the pictures for us East of the Mississippi. One fortunate bear.

[TyroneFly]

Where's the photo?
Bruce

For some reason it is not showing up for me as well now. Thanks for the link mcsteff.

[Steve Molcsan]

Now that there is a make you feel great story if there ever was one!

Well done rescuers , very well done indeed!