September 6, 2024 at 6:59 am Bear hasn’t been seen swimming in Crater Lake for decades. Then one puts on a show Though black bear sightings are rare, they’re the only bear species found at Crater Lake and are generally afraid of humans. LifeTravelNationNorthwestOddities
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