Not sure if it was a case of mistaken identity or if the California black bear takes offense to gratuitous lawn decoration, either way this oversized inflatable Rudolph didn’t stand a chance.  The brutal attack went down far away from the North Pole in Monrovia outside of LA. No word on Rudolph’s condition or whether Santa is seeking a replacement for game day.

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