ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH

Crochet Bernie Sanders makes appearance at Washington convention

TACOMA, Wash.

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders didn’t make it to the Washington Democratic Convention, but a crochet version of him did.

Donna Burdick, a delegate from Everett, crafted the life-sized upper body of Sanders, complete with tie and eyeglasses, shortly after the caucuses earlier this year.

The final touches – his teeth and a bird on his shoulder – were added June 17, the first day of the convention.

She said that she brought him because Sanders is “always by my side.”

“He represents everything I represent,” she said. “He can’t be at our convention today, so I thought I’d bring him and raise awareness about Bernie.”

Sanders won the Washington state caucuses in March.

Bear that walks like a human re-emerges in New Jersey

OAK RIDGE, N.J.

A New Jersey black bear that walks upright on its two hind legs and has become a social media darling has emerged months after its last sighting.

NJ.com reports that the bipedal bear nicknamed Pedals was spotted recently in the town of Oak Ridge.

Video shows that the bear appears to be in relatively good health and is moving briskly.

Pedals apparently has an injured leg or paw that doesn’t allow it to walk comfortably on all fours.

State Environmental Protection Department spokesman Lawrence Hajna says the bear has an “indomitable spirit,” and officials expect it to make it through next winter.

The bear first gained fame after it was spotted ambling around neighborhoods.

It was caught on videos that were posted on social media and played on national television.

Associated Press