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Tennessee K-9 Dies After 36 Hours Without Water
A Tennessee sheriff’s office is conducting internal and criminal investigations after K-9 Bart died of heatstroke and severe dehydration, reportedly after being left without water in an outdoor kennel for about 36 hours during extreme heat. The handler resigned after being placed on leave, and the case has been referred to prosecutors; no charges have been announced.
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About Bart the Bear
Bart the Bear was a male Kodiak bear best known for his numerous appearances in films, including The Bear, White Fang, Legends of the Fall, and The Edge. He was trained by animal trainers Doug and Lynne Seus of Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife, Inc., in Heber City, Utah.
Everything about Bart the Bear →- Occupation
- animal actor
- Born
- January 19, 1977
- Died
- May 10, 2000
- Website
- http://www.bartthebear.com/