Fate of Rocky the Bear, who killed trainer, still undecided

Gillian Flaccus * The Associated Press * published April 24, 2008 7:00 am Comments on Topix forums : Big Bear Lake, Calif.

[pinky3]

This is a wild animal that was forced to behave a certain way by the expectations of man. The animal had no say in how his life should be; it was man who trained this bear for mans own pleasure and profit. PLEASE DO NOT DESTROY THIS CREATURE.

[Cynthia]

Right on, pinky3....Tyke the elephant was gunned down after he acted up, but the internal cause was years of abuse by humans. Humans put these animals in these situations for profit. They should not have the right to kill these dignified creatures...let them have their dignity for goodness sake!
If Rocky was not forced to do movies, he might be out in the woods living a free life! SAVE ROCKY THE BEAR!!!! I am sure that Stephan Miller would not want him killed. Randy Miller, that bear made you a lot of money. Fight for his life!!!! That is the least you could do for Rocky.

[Courtney]

Please SAVE ROCKY!! I'm sure the trainer would not want him to be put down, please don't punish the bear.

[KellyG]

If Rocky is euthanized I will join the stand not to train wild animals for movies/commercials...ect.

[dadoh]

I think animals need the opportunity to train people for a change. Maybe they could do a better job of locking (wild)people up while teaching them better performance tricks for when they finally escape confinement....just a thought...

[ryan]

im so glad that most people are standing up for the bear. after all its not the bear fault, bears are built much bigger and much stronger than us humans and the bear doesnt realize how fragile us humans are. and i agree courtney the trainer must really love this bear and would never want him to be put down.