The San Diego Humane Society announced it is investigating the use of a bear during California gubernatorial candidate John Cox’s San Diego campaign appearance.
The San Diego Humane Society launched an investigation into the use of the bear during a stop at Shelter Island. It may have been a violation of city code.
Credit: ABC 10 News | San Diego Duration: 02:20Published
Cox, a Republican challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom in a likely recall election this year, drew a torrent of criticism last week after appearing at a campaign stop with the live Kodiak bear.
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