A Tennessee sheriff’s office is conducting internal and criminal investigations after K-9 Bart died of heatstroke and severe dehydration, reportedly after being left without water in an outdoor kennel for about 36 hours during extreme heat. The handler resigned after being placed on leave, and the case has been referred to prosecutors; no charges have been announced.

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Bart the Bear

Kodiak Bear that appeared in several Hollywood films

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Tennessee K-9 Dies After 36 Hours Without Water

Health· Sep 26, 2026

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Bart the Bear was a male Kodiak bear best known for his numerous appearances in films, including The Bear, White Fang, Legends of the Fall, and The Edge. He was trained by animal trainers Doug and Lynne Seus of Wasatch Rocky Mountain Wildlife, Inc., in Heber City, Utah.

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Born: January 19, 1977
Died: May 10, 2000
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