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Yonnie the Bear’s Legacy at Grandfather Mountain | Charlotte News
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A beloved black bear named Yonnie, who called Grandfather Mountain home for over 20 years, was humanely euthanized in late June at age 27 — a rare old age for her species. Suffering from severe arthritis that crippled her mobility, Yonnie’s final days were marked by pain, but her legacy is one of spirited joy. First arriving in 1999 from a western wildlife facility, she quickly charmed her adoptive mountain with her feisty personality — even challenging her companion Kodiak on arrival. Visitors remember her playful energy, tender care for her cubs, and the warmth she brought to the community. Her passing leaves a quiet void, but her spirited spirit will linger in the hearts of all who knew her.
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