Rest stop closed because of a sleeping bear

ELMA, Wash. (AP) - June 8, 2010

A Washington state rest stop on Highway 8 near Elma was closed overnight because of a sleeping black bear.

The bruin was catching some "Z's" between the restrooms and the truck parking area.

Transportation Department crews closed the rest stop after finding the animal.

They let the sleeping bear be.

It woke up Monday morning and went on its way.

The rest stop then reopened.

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