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Police: Walker bear hit by truck on highway

Walker Police confirmed the bear was struck along the highway Tuesday morning.

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I-96 ramp near Alpine Avenue.

WALKER, Mich. — A bear that was often seen eating from bird feeders in Walker has passed away.

According to the Walker Police Department, "Yogi" was struck by a vehicle shortly before 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 28 on the westbound ramp of I-96 and Alpine Avenue.

There were no injuries to anyone inside the vehicle or damage to the truck. The Department of Natural Resources responded to the call.

But unfortunately, the bear was killed in the incident. Walker Police said it was a male.

City of Walker Police Department

Sad News to Report: Yogi has passed away. He was struck along sid... e the highway this morning. There were no injuries to the occupants of the vehicle, nor any reportable damage to the truck involved. The DNR responded for the report. RIP Big Fella...yes, Yogi was officially a male.

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