WALKER, Mich. — Police say a black bear nicknamed Yogi was struck and killed Tuesday on a highway ramp in the Grand Rapids area.
The bear was an adult male weighing roughly 250 pounds. He had been spotted for a few years in Walker.
The bear was hit by a large truck on a ramp leading to westbound Interstate 96.
Police said they were in regular contact last year with state wildlife officials about Yogi’s presence.
On Facebook, police said, ‘RIP Big Fella.’
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