Bear gets head stuck in can, officials jump to aid

State officials came to the aid of a bear with a can stuck on its head along the Alaska Highway.
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Wildlife Technician Bob Gingue approaches the bear after it’s been darted, preparing to remove the coffee can. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Wells, Alaska Department of Fish and Game)Tok Area Alaska Department of Fish and Game assistant biologist Jeff Wells said the agency and State Troopers were notified about the bear Monday morning by drivers who spotted in along Alcan about 15 mile