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York County ice cream shop sued over bear

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York County ice cream shop sued over bear
The Animal Legal Defense Fund is suing a York County ice cream shop over a wild bear that lives on its property.Rick, a female black bear has been on display outside Jim Mack's Ice Cream on Route 462 in Hellam Township for the last 18 years.The ALDF says Ricky’s treatment has been inhumane because she's been forced to live in a small chain-link and concrete cage.The group would like to see Ricky released to a sanctuary.News 8 reached out to the ice cream shop for comment. An employee told us the owner was not available.

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is suing a York County ice cream shop over a wild bear that lives on its property.

Rick, a female black bear has been on display outside Jim Mack's Ice Cream on Route 462 in Hellam Township for the last 18 years.

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The ALDF says Ricky’s treatment has been inhumane because she's been forced to live in a small chain-link and concrete cage.

The group would like to see Ricky released to a sanctuary.

News 8 reached out to the ice cream shop for comment. An employee told us the owner was not available.