It appears not everyone got the memo about the ongoing Canada-U.S. border restrictions.
A curious bear cub recently approached a border crossing between Stewart, B.C. and Hyder, Alaska, seeking "entry for essential reasons, but had no travel documents," joked the Canada Border Services Agency in a Facebook post.
"After a forceful attempt on its part to cross the border," CBSA officers managed to quickly apprehend the cub and transfer the animal to the in Smithers.
The cub, a female born this year, weighs approximately 21 pounds and has been named Annie, according to a Facebook comment posted by the Wildlife Society. The shelter will care for the bear throughout the winter.
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The post—which included a series of photos of Annie's escapades—has gone viral by Canadian Government agency standards, attracting more than 1,000 comments and 11,000 shares to date.
"When I initially read the story, I thought it’s another usual catch of some knucklehead by CBSA. Then when I saw the pictures, it put a smile on my face today," wrote one Facebook user. "The best travellers, no documentation needed. What a cute bear. Thanks for making sure it was safe."
The Canada-U.S. border has been closed to non-essential travel since March in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Officials announced last month that those restrictions will remain in place until at least Nov. 21.
