In a surprising revelation, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admitted in a recently shared video that he was responsible for the mysterious appearance of a dead bear cub in New York's Central Park back in 2014. The discovery of the bear carcass next to an abandoned bicycle had sparked widespread curiosity and speculation at the time.

Kennedy explained in the video that the bear had been hit by a vehicle earlier in the day while he was on a falconing trip in New York's Hudson Valley. Instead of leaving the animal behind, Kennedy decided to collect the body, intending to skin the bear and later store its meat in his refrigerator. However, after a late dinner at a popular steakhouse, Kennedy's companions convinced him to stage the incident as if a cyclist had hit the bear, drawing attention to the dangers of cycling in the city.

The appearance of the bear carcass prompted an investigation by the New York Police Department's animal cruelty squad and received significant news coverage. It was later determined by the Department of Environmental Conservation that the bear had died due to a vehicle collision, not a bicycle impact as initially believed.

Kennedy expressed his concern about his fingerprints being found on the bike used in the prank, but ultimately the story faded away over time. However, with fact-checkers from The New Yorker investigating Kennedy's campaign, the bear incident resurfaced, prompting his decision to preemptively address the situation.

The New Yorker's subsequent article about Kennedy's confession included a photo of the candidate posing with the cub's carcass, holding three fingers inside its bloody mouth. The article also highlighted Kennedy's recent controversies, such as accusations of sexual assault and allegations of running as a spoiler candidate in the election.

Kennedy's admission adds another layer of controversy to his already tumultuous White House bid. Apart from lacking the support of his political family, many of whom have endorsed President Biden, Kennedy also faces ongoing legal issues regarding his ballot access in New York. He is expected to appear in court this week over claims that his petition to be on the ballot is invalid.

The implications of Kennedy's involvement in the bear cub incident and its impact on his campaign remain uncertain. Democrats have swiftly seized the opportunity to criticize him, characterizing him as a "deeply troubled, reckless, and dangerous man" who disregards the consequences of his actions.

As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Kennedy will navigate these challenges and whether they will hinder his long-shot bid for the presidency. Representatives for his campaign have not yet provided a comment on the matter.