California gubernatorial candidate under investigation for 1,000 lb. bear campaign mascot

California Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox is facing a local investigation into his decision to campaign with a 1,000-pound bear in San Diego.

The San Diego Humane Society confirmed to The Hill Friday that its law enforcement division is "investigating the use of a Kodiak bear on the campaign trail."

The group says Cox violated a city law that prohibits anyone besides zoos from bringing wild animals into the area.

Cox's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The Hill, but told local media outlets that it had the approval of "several government agencies" to campaign with the bear, whose name is Tag.

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