Authorities didn't act quick enough when residents reported a bear walking like a human through the neighborhood

[post_page_title]Taking a video[/post_page_title]
To showcase Pedals’ condition to the rest of the world, one resident decided to film the bear as he made his way around the neighborhood.

They intended to show the authorities in the hope that they would be able to aid the injured bear, but they also decided to share the video on social media. Within just a couple of days, the video had become a viral sensation and had been watched by millions of people across the globe. One person even created a Facebook page dedicated to the bipedal bear and its plight.
[post_page_title]Keeping an eye open[/post_page_title]
As more and more people learned of Pedals and his condition, people from across the world began to follow his progress. Because he had largely stayed in the Oak Ridge area, the residents were able to keep an eye open and keep an eye on his condition.

News stations across the area caught up on the story, and this alerted the authorities. However, experts were reluctant to get involved in such a case. The large bear did not seem to be in distress and seemed to be in good health – despite his paws.