According to the Pelkys, Africa U.S.A. trainers heard about the bear, were impressed by his docile temperament and large size, and purchased him from Pelky for either $500 or $600.
ペルキー親子によれば、このクマのことを聞きつけたアフリカUSAのトレーナーは従順な気性と巨大な体格に感動し、500ドルまたは600ドルでこのクマを買い取ったという。