Bear | Camcocaine

After its death, the bear didn't just disappear. It was stuffed and passed through a series of owners—including, allegedly, country star Waylon Jennings—before finding its forever home at the Kentucky for Kentucky Fun Mall in Lexington. Now wearing a sign that says "Don't do drugs," the bear is a must-see attraction for road-trippers. The Movie: Rampage in the Woods The Real Story of 'Cocaine Bear' - The New York Times

In 1985, a drug smuggling mission went sideways in the Georgia wilderness, leaving behind a 175-pound black bear and a duffel bag stuffed with 75 pounds of cocaine. While the real bear died tragically of an overdose, the legend grew into a taxidermied icon and, eventually, a viral Hollywood slasher. The Wild (and True) Backstory CAMCocaine Bear

The Legend of Pablo Escobear: From Georgia Woods to the Big Screen After its death, the bear didn't just disappear