Capitan (2)

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Capitan (2)

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Historical Marker

Smokey Bear

In 1950, a little bear cub, his feet badly burned, was rescued from a forest fire near here. The cub was nursed back to health and flown to Washington, D.C. to become the living symbol of "Smokey Bear" in the U.S. Forest Service's fire prevention program.

Last updated: 10/12/2009 15:10:00