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Bear Hugs and Whisker Burns at Growlr (Photos)

You have to expect the wildlife to lose control at a party hosted by Growlr, the bear social network app. Photographer Matt Baume goes big game hunting in Seattle.

Christopher Harrity Oct 19, 2016

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Bear Hugs and Whisker Burns at Growlr (Photos)

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