Lost 'Teddy' Bear Found By Family At Milwaukee Airport

Milwaukee WI

10 February, 2022

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MILWAUKEE, WI — A stuffed bear lost at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport has been found after photos were shared across social media, the airport announced Wednesday. The bear, dubbed 'Teddy' by airport staff, is the same type of bear given to children with congenital heart defects, the airport said in a statement. The owner of the bear found 'Teddy' Wednesday thanks to his pictures circulating on Facebook and the airport plans to reunite him with his family. "We recognize how special this bear must be to someone — so, we'd love to get him back home," the airport said in a Facebook post. The post has nearly 7,000 shares as of Thursday. Courtesy of Milwaukee Mitchell International AirportThe bear had quite a stay at the Milwaukee airport as pictures showed 'Teddy' hanging out in plane seats, in the concourse and even on the tarmac with 'Violet,' the airport's original left behind stuffed animal. Courtesy of Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport'Teddy' was first found Jan. 4 and appeared to be well loved with signs of fraying and wear, the airport said in a statement.