Bear hitches a lift on National Park rubbish truck

A bear hitched a lift on top of a rubbish truck in New Mexico.

The animal travelled at least five miles (8km) on the vehicle before making its escape up a tree.

Santa Fe National Forest spokeswoman Julie Anne Overton said the truck driver was picking up a dumpster last week when he heard a squeal and realised the bear had climbed on to the vehicle.