Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently shared a peculiar anecdote involving a bear carcass in New York's Central Park, shedding light on a bizarre incident that unfolded a decade ago. Kennedy recounted the story in a video posted on social media, hinting that it will be featured in an upcoming New Yorker article.
The incident dates back to when Kennedy retrieved a bear that had been struck and killed by a motorist. Initially intending to skin the animal for its meat, Kennedy found himself in Manhattan with the bear carcass still in his possession. In a twist of events fueled by alcohol and a mischievous prank, Kennedy and his friends decided to place the bear in Central Park with a bicycle on top, mimicking a collision scenario.
The discovery of the bear in Central Park by two women walking their dogs sparked a city-wide mystery, as bears are not native to the park's wildlife population. Authorities conducted investigations, dusting the bicycle for prints and sending the bear for a necropsy in Albany. The results indicated that the bear had likely been hit by a vehicle and ruled out animal cruelty as the cause of death.
Despite the peculiar nature of the incident, Kennedy maintains that the act was intended as a harmless joke, emphasizing that he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time. The episode added to the series of unusual events surrounding Kennedy's presidential campaign, which has garnered attention and raised concerns among both Republicans and Democrats.
As the story resurfaces, it serves as a reminder of the unpredictable and controversial nature of Kennedy's political endeavors, further dividing his renowned family and prompting speculation about his potential impact on the upcoming presidential contest.
