Grizzly Bear From "Semi-Pro" Mauls, Kills Trainer

The grizzly bear who wrestled Will Ferrell's character in the recent film Semi-Pro seemed to obediently follow cues - which made his killing of his trainer with a bite to the neck all the more stunning.[AP]

Three experienced handlers were working with the grizzly Tuesday at Predators in Action wild animal training center when the bear attacked Stephan Miller, 39, said San Bernardino County sheriff's spokeswoman Cindy Beavers.

Stephan Miller is the cousin of training center owner Randy Miller, she said.

Pepper spray was used to subdue and contain the bear, and there were no other injuries, Beavers said.

Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Phelps said the bear was a 5-year-old male named Rocky. The Predators in Action Web site said Rocky is 7 1/2 feet tall and weighs 700 pounds.

The Web site also identified Rocky as the animal who appeared with Ferrell's character in the scene from Semi-Pro. Randy Miller doubled for Ferrell in the bear wrestling match, according to the site.

There was no word whether the bear would be euthanized because of the attack. Morse said the attack occurred outside the agency's jurisdiction.

For more info. read this [AP] article.

That's totally not cool if they kill Rocky!

"In a February interview, Randy Miller called Rocky 'the best working bear in the business,' The Sun of San Bernardino reported Wednesday. But the paper quoted him as adding: 'If one of these animals gets a hold of your throat, you're finished.'"