Hot on the heels of his controversial decision to relocate a carved wooden bear from the corner of Third Avenue and Warren to the Indian Village at Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cheyenne Mayor Rick Kaysen has another bear in his sights.

This morning, the Mayor announced his plans to remove a popular mascot from the Little Bear Inn.

According to Kaysen, the large taxidermy bear that stands in the entrance poses a hazard to patrons.

"The bear looks incredibly lifelike, especially after a few drinks at the bar," said Kaysen. "Just imagine how frightening and traumatic it could be for small children."

The Mayor also pointed out that the large animal could obstruct a path to exit the building, in case of emergency.

Kaysen is forming an exploratory committee to decide where the bear will be relocated. He also cautioned residents that more animals could be forcibly removed from public places in the future.

"We have a responsibly to protect the people of Cheyenne from these dangerous predators," said Kaysen. "Our mission is to drive bears out of the city."

According to Kaysen, the cost of removing and replacing the bear will be deducted from the city's pothole repair fund.

Kaysen's plan is not without critics. Cheyenne City Councilman Richard Johnson, wearing a dirty Pantera t-shirt with a mustard stain while riding his bike in the snow this morning, said, "Holy (bleep), that's the dumbest (bleeping) thing I've ever (bleeping) heard."

Johnson then encouraged all supporters of the bear to sign his petition to legalize medical marijuana in Wyoming.

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