Presidential Candidate’s Odd Story Surfaces Ahead of New Yorker Feature
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, shared an unusual anecdote in a recent social media video about leaving a dead bear cub in Central Park.
The 2014 Incident
Kennedy described how he and friends encountered a six-month-old black bear killed by a van during a falconing trip in New York state. Seeking to salvage the meat, he placed the bear in his vehicle.
Delayed by a falconing trip and a dinner in New York City, Kennedy realized he couldn’t return home before his flight. Unwilling to leave the bear in his car, he and his companions devised a peculiar solution.
They decided to leave the bear carcass in Central Park, placing it under an old bicycle to create the impression that a cyclist had killed the animal. Kennedy noted, “I wasn’t drinking, of course, but people were drinking with me who thought this was a good idea.”
Media frenzy
The bear’s discovery became a major news story, and Kennedy worried about his fingerprints being found on the bike. The tale remained hidden until a fact-checker from The New Yorker contacted him recently.
Kennedy predicted the forthcoming New Yorker piece would not be flattering but laughed it off, sharing the story as a humorous reflection on his past actions.
This bizarre confession highlights the unpredictable nature of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s public persona as he continues his bid for the presidency.