{"id":40668,"date":"2025-12-26T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T11:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=40668"},"modified":"2026-03-23T05:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T09:59:48","slug":"cannabis-bear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/cannabis-bear\/","title":{"rendered":"Heard About Cocaine Bear? How About Cannabis Bear?"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve never heard of cocaine bear, it\u2019s a wild story! In 1985,<\/span> Andrew Carter Thornton II<\/span><\/a>, a drug smuggler who also happened to be a former Kentucky narcotics officer, threw three duffel bags of cocaine out of a plane. Why? He\u2019d overloaded the plane, and safety became an issue mid-flight.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, with the intention of retrieving the dumped cargo later, he jettisoned three bags over the state of Georgia. The jettisoned bags crash-landed in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest near Georgia\u2019s border with Tennessee.<\/span><\/p>\n

Not too long after, an adult female black bear found the bags and chowed down on the bricks of cocaine. Now, why would a bear think cocaine is food? One theory is that the drugs were likely cut with flour and baking soda, giving it a pastry or dessert-like scent that got the bear\u2019s attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, a few months later, a hunter found the bear long dead from acute cocaine intoxication <\/span>after ingesting several bricks<\/span><\/a> of the drug. Thornton didn\u2019t get away with it either, as authorities had already found his body on a driveway in Knoxville, Tennessee.<\/span><\/p>\n

He apparently jumped from his plane with a parachute strapped to his back and a bag of cocaine strapped to his front. But the parachute failed during descent, sending him plummeting to his death.<\/span><\/p>\n

This story birthed the legend of \u201cCocaine Bear,\u201d which Hollywood later turned into a movie released in 2023. However, the flick takes plenty of creative liberties, turning the bear into a bloodthirsty coke fiend that goes on a murder spree while intoxicated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Is There a Cannabis Bear Story?<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"a<\/p>\n

Since cannabis can grow in the wild, including in areas where bears roam, you\u2019d think there would be plenty of stories about bears getting stoned. And you\u2019d be right! Even better, unlike the tragic Cocaine Bear saga, which ended with fatalities, cannabis bear tales are usually lighthearted and amusing. Here are some of the most famous ones:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Colorado Bear and Weed Edibles<\/b><\/h3>\n

In 2020, a bear in Cotopaxi, Colorado, raided a\u00a0<\/span>resident\u2019s outdoor freezer<\/span><\/a>. The bear might not have come looking for weed, but after an hour of rummaging through the freezer, it made off with a bag of marijuana edibles.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also snagged a bag of frozen French fries, so you don\u2019t have to worry about how it dealt with the <\/span>munchies<\/span><\/a> later. While this isn\u2019t as dramatic as the cocaine bear story, it shows how wild animals can easily mistake canna-treats for food.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>Homemade Weed Cookie Bear Heist<\/b><\/h3>\n

In 2021, Lauren Vinopal was vacationing on Lake Tahoe with friends, one of whom had shown up with a batch of cannabis-infused cookies. These cookies were accidentally left on the deck overnight in a Tupperware container, <\/span>attracting a nosy bear<\/span><\/a> who decided to help itself to the treats.<\/span><\/p>\n

While none of the vacationers actually saw the bear eat the cookies, they did find the Tupperware container ripped to shreds. Beside the wreckage were bear paw prints leaving the crime scene in a zigzagging pattern, suggesting the bear would have failed a sobriety test.<\/span><\/p>\n

3.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Bear Guardians of the Cannabis<\/b><\/h3>\n

In 2010, police in British Columbia, Canada, attempted to raid a suspected illegal cannabis farm and storage facility. But their plan was put on pause after they met a gang of 10 to 13 black <\/span>bears calmly guarding the property<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

While the bears weren\u2019t aggressive, the police couldn\u2019t risk approaching them without first assessing the situation. They later discovered that the property owner had been feeding the bears for several years, domesticating and using them to keep off intruders.<\/span><\/p>\n

Eventually, the police figured out a way around the bears and apprehended two people on the property. As for the bears, authorities weren\u2019t open to letting them return to the wild, as they\u2019d become used to humans and human foods. This made them more likely to pose a danger to public safety, leaving conservation officers with the difficult decision of potentially putting them down.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Colorado Dispensary Break-In<\/b><\/h3>\n

In 2019, the staff of the Bud Depot, a cannabis dispensary in Lyon, Colorado, woke up to interesting CCTV footage. Over the night, a black <\/span>bear broke through the store\u2019s<\/span><\/a> back fence to reach its dumpster. The bear then wheeled its prize into an empty parking lot, where it spent hours trying to get inside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unfortunately for the bear, the dispensary owners had the foresight to padlock the lid, thwarting our dumpster diver\u2019s adventure. While we don\u2019t know the exact contents of the bin that attracted the bear, it\u2019s safe to assume it was a mix of cannabis and food leftovers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/b> \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/span>The Freezer Raid of 2025<\/b><\/h3>\n

In Ucluelet, British Columbia, Canada, a black <\/span>bear broke into Brandon Halvorson\u2019s<\/span><\/a> house while he was on vacation. The bear apparently let itself in through the dog door and made its way to the freezer, where it chowed down on $500 worth of meat.<\/span><\/p>\n

The bear also helped itself to some raspberries and the homeowner\u2019s weed stash, all of which were conveniently in the freezer. In true Goldilocks\u2019 fashion, the intruder capped off its adventure by making good use of Halvorson\u2019s bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to Halvorson, \u201c<\/span>I was wondering why he didn\u2019t hang around. He didn\u2019t touch the pantry and cupboard, and he didn\u2019t open the fridge. Then I remembered I keep my weed in my freezer. I think it\u2019s the weed that saved us. He probably got so paranoid and had to get the (heck) out. I can\u2019t think of another reason he left half of the food behind.<\/span><\/i>\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

READ: 5 Holiday Gifts Every Cannabis Lover Will Appreciate<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Are Bears Attracted to the Scent of Cannabis?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Bears are omnivores, meaning that, like you, they can eat both meat and plants. Like most predators, they rely heavily on sight and scent to identify what\u2019s edible. So, while the typical grizzly or black bear might not care for skunky cannabis, they might want a taste of a\u00a0<\/span>dessert strain<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, a dessert strain like <\/span>Gelato<\/span><\/a>, which smells sweet and creamy with notes of vanilla, berries, and citrus, will definitely catch a bear\u2019s attention. The same goes for <\/span>cannabis-infused treats<\/span><\/a> like weed brownies and cakes, especially since a bear\u2019s sense of smell makes it naturally attracted to anything sweet and aromatic.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"a<\/p>\n

It\u2019s Not Entirely the Bears\u2019 Fault<\/b><\/h2>\n

As the human population expands, we continue to push into territories where bears and other wildlife once roamed freely. This leaves them with shrinking hunting grounds and fewer natural food sources.<\/span><\/p>\n

On top of that, many people have developed a habit of feeding bears foods they\u2019d never find in the wild. This has led to some bears associating humans with easy, tasty meals, causing them to scavenge at campsites, homes, and trash cans. So, if a bear breaks into your stash for edibles or tasty-smelling buds, it\u2019s not always random curiosity. We\u2019ve unwittingly trained them to search out human goodies.<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of bears or other wild animals coming for your canna-snacks or flower. Some of the most effective include:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Secure Storage:<\/b> Keep edibles and flower in airtight, odor-proof containers. This helps mask tempting scents that bears can pick up from miles away. A simple glass jar or purpose-made stash bag can go a long way.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dispose Properly:<\/b> Never toss cannabis packaging, roaches, or leftover edibles in open trash bins. Bears will happily tear through garbage for even the faintest whiff, so always use bear-proof bins when available.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Lock It Up:<\/b> If you\u2019re camping or living in bear country, store your stash in a bear locker or inside a sealed, hard-sided vehicle. Bears can easily break into tents, coolers, and even some cars if they smell something good.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stop Littering:<\/b> Avoid leaving food or cannabis-related items lying around that might carry lingering scents.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Be Mindful Outdoors:<\/b> Don\u2019t carry strongly scented edibles or flower on long hikes in bear-prone areas. If you must bring them, keep them double-sealed and out of reach to avoid turning your backpack into a bear magnet.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Stop Feeding Wild Animals:<\/b> It might feel harmless or even kind, but feeding wildlife teaches them to rely on people for food. Over time, this can make animals bolder, more aggressive, and more likely to cause dangerous encounters. So, stop it!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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