Vehicle Collides with Juvenile Bear on Highway 299 West and Essex Lane Offramp, Concerns Raised About Bear’s Condition

AI SUMMARY: The California Highway Patrol Dispatch log reported an animal hazard on Highway 299 West at the Essex Lane Offramp. A vehicle collided with a juvenile bear, but it was unknown if the bear was injured. The person who reported the incident was now safe at their residence and did not request any assistance from the CHP. There were concerns that the bear may still be in the area or injured from the collision.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 3:35 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


3:31 a.m.
[1] VEH VS BEAR
3:32 a.m.
[2] JUV BEAR / UNK IF 1125
3:32 a.m.
[3] NEG INJ / RP IS NOW AT HIS R / NEG REQ FOR CHP
3:33 a.m.
[4] CONCERNED THE BEAR MAY STILL BE ITA OR 1125

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