
WMEO Nature Desk — Breaking News Bulletin
Filed jointly by Banner “The Senior Correspondent” and Balboa “The Intern Who Sleeps on the Job”
Banner: ahem Attention viewers — the WMEO Nature Desk is once again on high alert. These Adirondack animals are keeping this newsroom busier than a cat trying to outrun a vacuum cleaner.
Balboa: I tried outrunning a vacuum once.
Didn’t work. Anyway — Lake George has done it again. Another headline. Another critter. Just another day of Banner hogging the good chair.
Banner: Focus, kid. This time it’s a bear. Yup — good ole Smokey decided to take a refreshing dip in Lake George. And let me tell you, this wasn’t your average splash‑around‑the‑dock moment.
Balboa: No sir. This bear looked like he was training for the Adirondack Aquatic Marathon. Full strokes. Determined pace. Zero interest in the shallows. Honestly, he’s putting in more cardio than either of us.
Banner: The sighting came from Lake George Waterkeeper Chris Navitsky, who spotted our furry athlete heading straight toward Agnes Island, where campers were squeezing in some last‑minute summer memories.
Balboa: WMEO analysts have reviewed the footage and can confirm:
- Bear was swimming with purpose
- Campers were minding their business
- And so far…
Banner: dramatic pause
Balboa: …there have been no reports of missing pic‑a‑nic baskets.
Banner: Yogi would be proud.
Balboa: Jellystone energy. Adirondack location. Close enough.

Banner: This has been your WMEO Nature Desk update. Stay tuned — because at this rate, Lake George might give us a moose on a paddleboard next.

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