BEAR RESEARCH
RIGHT: Bentzoni measures the chest of a large bruin trapped Wednesday in Penn Forest Township. Bentzoni estimated the bear, trapped for research purposes, to be near 500 pounds.
ABOVE: Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife conservation officer Cory Bentzoni supports the head of a large bear as it’s pulled from a trap in Penn Forest Township Wednesday afternoon. The bear was measured and treated with antibiotics for some skin infections before being released. Scan this photo with the Prindeo app to see a video of Bentzoni spraying the bear to keep it cool. BOB FORD/TIMES NEWS
