Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stirred up a media frenzy with a startling revelation: he admitted to dumping a dead bear in New York City’s Central Park nearly a decade ago. The bizarre confession came in a video posted on social media Sunday, as Kennedy addressed the tale in an effort to preempt a potential exposé by The New Yorker.
Kennedy’s Unexpected Confession
Details of the Dead Bear Incident
In the video, Kennedy, speaking with actress Roseanne Barr, recounted how he did not kill the bear himself but acquired it during a falconing trip in the Hudson Valley. According to Kennedy, the bear was already deceased when he placed it in his car with the intent to skin it later. However, his plans changed, leading him to abandon the bear in Central Park.
Kennedy detailed his unusual rationale for leaving the bear in the park. He explained that he had intended to go to Peter Luger Steak House for dinner and then to the airport. Fearing the bear would draw attention if left in his car, he decided to place it alongside an old bicycle in Central Park. He thought this would fit a narrative about a series of bike accidents in the city, thereby diverting attention from himself.
Historical Context and Media Reports
Kennedy’s story aligns with a reported incident from October 2014, when The New York Times covered the discovery of a dead bear in Central Park near an abandoned bicycle. At the time, the circumstances surrounding the bear’s death and its arrival in the city were never clarified, leaving a lingering mystery.
Kennedy expressed relief that the story “died down” and stayed dormant for a decade. He speculated that The New Yorker had recently uncovered the story, prompting his preemptive disclosure.
Kennedy’s Recent Controversies
Impact on His Campaign
This revelation is the latest in a series of unusual stories about Kennedy. His independent presidential bid has struggled to gain traction since President Joe Biden’s exit from the race last month. Earlier this year, reports surfaced of Kennedy claiming in a deposition related to his divorce that a worm had consumed part of his brain and then perished.
Kennedy’s campaign, already facing challenges, now contends with this latest peculiar anecdote, which may further impact his standing among voters.
Looking Ahead
Kennedy’s unorthodox approach and the strange circumstances surrounding his Central Park incident highlight the ongoing unpredictability in his campaign. As he attempts to maintain visibility and relevance in a crowded presidential race, these revelations add to the complexity of his public image.
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