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A black bear has taken over Manitou Island in Lake Superior, part of the Apostle Islands. The island has been closed to visitors, due to the aggressive behavior of the bear. The bear has attacked campsites, eating and destroying anything left out. The bear has also chased humans across the island.
October 3, 2008 6:38 AM | Category: Islands