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The Grandfather Mountain community is mourning the loss of a bear. The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation said it had to euthanize one of its beloved black bears, Kodiak. Get the latest news ...

LINVILLE – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has released its Mindfulness and Well-being Series for 2026. The Mindfulness and ...

Grandfather Mountain said goodbye to one of its long-time residents, Kodiak the black bear. Kodiak, also known as Kody, was euthanized on April 24 after age-related complications, including severe ...

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LINVILLE, N.C. — A 27-year-old beloved bear at Grandfather Mountain died on Friday, officials with the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation announced on Monday. ALSO READ: Video of mother bear, ...

GRANDFATHER, N.C. — Kodiak, a 27-year-old black bear who lived at Grandfather Mountain for more than two decades, was humanely euthanized April 24 after experiencing severe age-related health ...

Kodiak, a 27-year-old black bear, was humanely euthanized at Grandfather Mountain April 24, according to an April 27 news release from the park. The release said the decision was made due to “advanced ...