Entity: COCAINE-BEAR
Cocaine-Bear refers to a 175-pound female American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine in 1985. Also known as Pablo Eskobear or Cokey the Bear, this bear ingested several kilograms of lost cocaine dropped by drug smugglers in Tennessee, United States.
COCAINE-BEAR
Etymology
The term 'Cocaine-Bear' is derived from the incident involving a 175-pound female American black bear that fatally overdosed on cocaine in 1985.
Definition
Cocaine-Bear refers to a legendary bear that gained notoriety for ingesting a significant amount of cocaine and fatally overdosing, becoming a symbol of the consequences of drug trafficking and misuse.
Historical Context
In 1985, in Tennessee, United States, a group of drug smugglers dropped a bag containing about 75 lb (34 kg) of cocaine in the wilderness. The American black bear ingested the cocaine and tragically succumbed to an overdose.
Cultural Significance
Cocaine-Bear has become a symbol of the dangers and consequences associated with drug trafficking and misuse. The incident has been referenced in popular culture and serves as a cautionary tale.
Related Concepts
- Pablo Eskobear
- Cokey the Bear
See Also
- Cocaine Bear (bear) - Wikipedia
- [Drug Slang Code Words](https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-07/DIR-020-17 Drug Slang Code Words.pdf)
- Urban Dictionary: Cocaine bear
A legendary bear that gained notoriety for ingesting a significant amount of cocaine and fatally overdosing, becoming a symbol of the consequences of drug trafficking and misuse.