Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, made a surprising confession recently regarding an incident from 2014 involving a dead bear cub in Central Park. In a video posted on social media, Mr. Kennedy revealed that he had come across a young bear that had been hit and killed by a woman in a van. Instead of reporting the incident or disposing of the bear properly, he decided to take the animal with him with intentions of skinning it and storing the meat in his refrigerator.
Due to prior commitments in New York City and at the airport, Mr. Kennedy found himself needing to quickly get rid of the bear. In a strange turn of events, he left the bear in Central Park, placing it next to an old bicycle to make it appear as though the animal had been hit by a bike. This led to confusion and alarm when the bear was discovered by a woman walking her dog in the park.
The New York Times reported on the incident at the time, detailing the necropsy findings that indicated the bear had died from injuries consistent with a motor vehicle collision. The discovery of the bear sparked an investigation, but it was not until Mr. Kennedy’s recent confession that his involvement in the incident came to light.
In the video, Mr. Kennedy shared his reasoning for his actions, attributing it to a “redneck” mentality. The bizarre nature of the story left many surprised and questioning the judgment of a presidential candidate. The timing of his confession, just ahead of an article in The New Yorker that mentions the incident, further added to the intrigue surrounding the situation.
The revelation of Mr. Kennedy’s involvement in the bear incident raises ethical and legal concerns, as well as questions about his character and suitability for public office. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible and ethical behavior, especially for individuals in positions of authority and influence.
