In this photo from May 1962, a bear cub eludes capture in downtown Olympia. The cub was on its way to be displayed at the Tumwater Falls Park when it escaped, after having its photograph taken. The chase led into an insurance office in the Hotel Olympian where it surprised salesman Walter Olsen before finally being captured.
1962 Photograph from The Olympian, Washington State Historical Society catalog C1986.43.62.5.24.2.1
Text © Deborah Ross and The Olympian 2017