Trainer Almquist recalls wrestling Rocky the bear
Doe Almquist, longtime trainer who wrestled Rocky the grizzly hundreds of times while prepping the animal for films reflects on facing the bear again if needed. He describes the dangers and familiarity of working with the movie star bear.
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Hollywood bear kills trainer shakes animal industry
Hollywood animal trainers defend their trade after a 700 pound grizzly killed veteran trainer Stephan Miller in a remote Los Angeles area exotic compound. Industry voices call it a rare risk, while critics say captivity and fear drive harm. The death prompted state labor investigation and uncertainty over the bear Rocky’s fate.
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