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Reaching out to soothe the bear

Herald Staff Writer

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Thursday, Jun 18, 2015 10:24 AM MT

Updated Thursday, Jun 18, 2015 3:35 PM MT

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Doris Matson of Sunnyside, Wash., reaches out to soothe the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory mascot bear, which was “roughed up” by some heavy petting from passing kids Thursday at 561 Main Ave. in Durango.
Doris Matson of Sunnyside, Wash., reaches out to soothe the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory mascot bear, which was “roughed up” by some heavy petting from passing kids Thursday at 561 Main Ave. in Durango.Shaun Stanley/Durango Herald

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