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My, what big claws you have!

Herald Staff Writer

Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013 2:28 PM MT

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Gans, left, and Hu watch a black bear from the safety of their home Monday on Junction Street, near Birket Drive and Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango. The home belongs to Robin Wiles. Feel free to send your best bear photo to herald@durangoherald.com or online at www.durangoherald.com/section/newstip. But remember, don’t feed the bears!
Gans, left, and Hu watch a black bear from the safety of their home Monday on Junction Street, near Birket Drive and Four Corners Health Care Center in Durango. The home belongs to Robin Wiles. Feel free to send your best bear photo to [email protected] or online at www.durangoherald.com/section/newstip. But remember, don’t feed the bears!Courtesy of Susy Hensel

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