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Curious bear cub wanders California supermarket aisles

August 10, 2021

The bear eventually left the store and wildlife officials escorted him home. (Source: Other)

There was an unexpected shopper at a Los Angeles supermarket on the weekend.

A curious bear cub browsed the wine and cheese aisles inside a Ralph’s supermarket before eventually heading out the front door.

Wildlife officials were waiting to tranquilise the bear and escort him home.

Watch the bear’s big day out in the video above.

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