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JUN 15, 1892Skykomish River, Gold Bar, WA

Bears on Driftwood and Bridge Washouts in the Skykomish River

Heavy rains trigger a freshet in the mountains, leading to washed-out bridges and one very calm bear navigating the rapids on a log.

“As he passed the boys he waved his paw gracefully at them and floated on down the river using his tail as a rudder.”
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