Bear in Suffolk

[Pete Collins]

I saw this report in the papers this morning, about a bear being spotted in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk (where I used to walk regularly when I lived near Ipswich!):

Mother spots 'bear' during picnic in Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk - Telegraph

I suspect it was just a large dog.

[Hedge Witch]

Interesting It's an intriguing idea, but surely something that heavy would leave obvious tracks.

[woodlandwalker]

i have not heard nothing on the local news or paper (living in Suffolk). i used to tree climb there..think il take my ropes and ascend a tree to keep watch and see if anything appears..oopps i forgot bears can climb trees cant they!!

[ron1863]

Originally Posted by woodlandwalker

i have not heard nothing on the local news or paper (living in Suffolk). i used to tree climb there..think il take my ropes and ascend a tree to keep watch and see if anything appears..oopps i forgot bears can climb trees cant they!!

Grizzly Bears can't but then it would probably just pull the tree up

[Chris Hawes]

Look like the mystery is solved!

'Mystery bear' in Suffolk forest Shakespeare hoax - Telegraph

[cassymel21]

The whole thing was a hoax.

[Pete Collins]

Originally Posted by Chris Hawes

Look like the mystery is solved!

'Mystery bear' in Suffolk forest Shakespeare hoax - Telegraph

Thanks Chris. At least I know it's safe to walk in Rendlesham forest again!

[Chris Hawes]

Originally Posted by Pete Collins

Thanks Chris. At least I know it's safe to walk in Rendlesham forest again!

That's what the bear wants you to think!

[Hobjob]

Thanks for posting this Pete
I'm away so would have missed the local press.

Being local I found it great, especially that the Evening Star
couldn't see the funny side.

Although it is not stated, I presume that the theatre company
that is behind this, is the Red Rose Company.

I'm not a great fan of Shakespeare, but for the last few years
we and a party of friends have been to their open air forest
shakespeare productions and they have always been great
fun ; I never thought I would be able to say that about
the bard.

So to other suffolk WABBERS, book a ticket, you will not be
dissapointed. They have local budding young actors, often
play in modern costume (Romeo and Juliet last year with
hunting toffs and gypsies as opposing families), add in a bit
of song and dance, mulled wine at half time, and picnics
encouraged before the start.

With luck you will see a nightjar and hear an owl, and possibly
get attacked by a bear ............

[Flywaver]

They should of made it more exciting and put a Sasquatch picture instead