Smokey Bear Celebrates 73rd Birthday

DENVER (CBS4) – An iconic symbol of wildland and forest safety turns 73-years-old today.
Several agencies from all over the country wished Smokey Bear a happy birthday.It's @smokey_bear's birthday. The mascot is based on a cub rescued from a forest fire, who then came to @NationalZoo https://t.co/XKncqrqryb pic.twitter.com/vfNiY0pado
— Smithsonian (@smithsonian) August 9, 2017
One of those agencies has a special connection to Smokey.Happy 73rd birthday to @Smokey_bear!!! #OnlyYou pic