Holy Ursa Major, Batman!

At 170 people, Mitchell, OR is not much more than a wide spot in the road. One of those residents, however, stands out among the others. Hugh has a pet bear, an American Black, the same kind I saw on my hike of the Appalachian Trail, and keeps him in a cage in the center of town! The bear's name is Henry, and as you can see from the picture, he's just a big furry ball of friendliness.