RFK Jr. Admits to Dumping a Dead Bear in Central Park: A Bizarre Prank?

RFK Jr.'s Bear Prank: A Story That Went Viral

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, has admitted to dumping a dead bear cub in New York's Central Park in 2014. The incident, which mystified New Yorkers at the time, was revealed in a recent New Yorker article and confirmed by Kennedy himself in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Kennedy claims he found the bear cub dead after being hit by a car while driving outside the city. He planned to harvest the meat and had a bear tag for roadkill but instead decided to leave the bear in Central Park as a prank. Kennedy, who was attending a falconry event at the time, says he thought it would be amusing to make it look like an errant cyclist had killed the bear.

The next day, the bear's corpse was discovered by a woman walking her dog, creating a media frenzy. The story became a front-page news item, with police investigating the incident. Kennedy, realizing the extent of the attention, was left wondering, "What did I do?"

While Kennedy claims the prank was just a joke, the incident highlights his controversial personality and raises questions about his judgment. The story comes at a time when Kennedy's presidential campaign has seen declining support.