RFK Jr. Confesses to Leaving Bear Cub in Central Park

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has revealed a shocking incident from nearly a decade ago, in which he admitted to dumping a dead bear cub in Central Park. In a video shared on social media, Kennedy recounted how he came across the bear cub after it was struck by a vehicle while he was driving in upstate New York. He claimed he intended to use the bear for meat, stating it was in “very good condition” and that he did not want to leave it in his van. Kennedy explained that, at the time, there had been a spate of bicycle accidents in Central Park due to newly installed bike lanes. He and a group of friends, who had been drinking, concocted a plan to place the bear cub alongside an old bicycle in the park to create the illusion that a cyclist had hit it. The following day, the incident garnered significant media attention, with reports suggesting that authorities would be examining the bike for fingerprints. The bear cub was discovered by a dog walker, and its presence in the park sparked outrage. Elizabeth Kaledin, a spokeswoman for the Central Park Conservancy, expressed her dismay, calling the situation “beyond upsetting.” Despite the media frenzy, Kennedy claimed he was never identified as the person responsible for the act, which he described as a “redneck” idea. The video concluded with Kennedy acknowledging the negative implications of the incident.