Hugging a bear, which sounds dangerous, is an actual job in New Mexico

Posted by Jenniffer Sheldon on Wednesday, February 28, 2024

State officials in New Mexico are hiring professional bear huggers. The listing reads: "must have the ability to hike in strenuous conditions" and "the courage to crawl into a bear den."

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