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Las Vegas family participates in bear hunt to help kids cope with pandemic

Posted at 12:17 PM, Mar 29, 2020
and last updated 2020-03-29 19:38:29-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Little teddy bears of all kinds are spread across one Las Vegas valley neighborhood as part of a nationwide trend called "bear hunt."

It's a neat way for families to get some fresh air while practicing social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Local mom Kamelia Kohlmeier started the trend in her Desert Shores neighborhood after seeing it in California.

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Families place teddy bears in their front yard or window, then they walk around the neighborhood and try to spot bears at other homes.

Kohlmeier is using the hashtag #BearHunt2020 to spread the word.

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