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Bucks
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Black Bear Spotted In Upper Makefield Black Bear Spotted In Upper Makefield
Black Bear Spotted In Upper Makefield A black bear was spotted along Street Road in Upper Makefield early Monday morning, April 29, according to township police.  Authorities said the bear was between Lurgan Road and Windy Hollow Road. Residents who spot the bear don't need to call 911 unless there's an immediate danger, though the Pennsylvania Game Commission may seek to relocate it "if the bear does become a nuisance," police said.  According to the PGC, black bears are the only species of bear that calls Pennsylvania home. They are most active at dusk and dawn and will eat human food, garbage, bird feed, pet …

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by Mac Bullock
Montgomery PA
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Wandering Black Bear Captured In Montgomery County Wandering Black Bear Captured In Montgomery County
Wandering Black Bear Captured In Montgomery County A black bear spotted wandering around Plymouth Township has been captured and will be relocated, officials say.  The bear was first seen in the parking lot of the Plymouth Meeting Mall around 4 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, according to police. He evaded capture by running southeast toward the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  Then, by Thursday afternoon, police said the bear had been spotted northeast of the mall in an area bound by Hickory, Walton, Township Line, and Narcissa roads.  Finally, by Friday morning, Oct. 27, police said the Pennsylvania Game Commission officials had the b…

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by Mac Bullock
Bedford
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Bear Spotted In Bedford Backyard: Here's Where Bear Spotted In Bedford Backyard: Here's Where
Bear Spotted In Bedford Backyard: Here's Where A large black bear was spotted sauntering through a Northern Westchester backyard by a local resident.  The bear was seen by a Bedford resident on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18 around 5:30 p.m. in a backyard in the area of Indian Hill Road and Cliffield Road.  In one of the images submitted by the resident, the bear can be seen standing on its hind legs.  Although the animals may look imposing, residents can avoid any conflicts with bears by following this advice from the New York Department of Environmental Conservation: Make sure food, garbage, and recycling are secured; Re…

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by Ben Crnic
Bucks
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Black Bear Spotted In Bucks County Neighborhood Black Bear Spotted In Bucks County Neighborhood
Black Bear Spotted In Bucks County Neighborhood Authorities in Perkasie Borough are warning residents to keep an eye out for a black bear.  Borough police said the bear was spotted on N. 5th Street between West Callowhill Street and Blooming Glen Road on Friday afternoon, Sept. 15. He may have been headed south toward Branch Road.  If spotted, use caution and do not approach, they added.  An estimated 20,000 black bears call Pennsylvania home, according to the state Game Commission.  While attacks are "exceedingly rare," residents who encounter a black bear should stay calm, back away slowly, and make…

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by Mac Bullock
Norfolk
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WANTED: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (WATCH) WANTED: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (WATCH)
Wanted: Black Bear, Last Seen Licking Tree In Quincy (Watch) A bear is on the lam after a chance encounter with a patrolling police officer.  A black bear was having an intimate moment with a tree in a wooded area when it was interrupted by a police officer who spotted the creature from his police cruiser on Tuesday, June 27, according to the Quincy Police Department.  The bear was spotted behind BJ’s Wholesale Club on Crown Colony Drive in Quincy.  🚨🚨Bear sighting in Crown Colony🚨🚨 Last night just before midnight, while on patrol in South Quincy, Officer Jimmy... Posted by Quincy Police Department on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 The bear's wherea…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Morris
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Black Bear Sightings Close Boonton's Tourne County Park Black Bear Sightings Close Boonton's Tourne County Park
Black Bear Sightings Close Boonton's Tourne County Park A Morris County park has been shut down until further notice following a series of black bear sightings, officials said Wednesday, June 21. The bear was seen acting aggressively toward visitors at Tourne County Park, according to the Morris County Park Commission. The commission cited dog owners’ unleashed animals as the reasoning behind the black bear’s behavior. One instance reportedly involved a sow protecting a trio of cubs. The Morris County Sheriff’s Patrol Unit is in charge of monitoring the park. Residents can stay updated on its reopening date by visiting the Morris County Park C…

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by Valerie Musson
Pleasantville
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Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville
Bear Spotted Near Pace University Campus In Pleasantville Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.  The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.  In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:  Removing bird feeders; Keeping pet food inside; Keeping garbage containers inside. According to the New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
Arlington
Lifestyle
Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC
Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC Some residents in Northeast DC had a surprise visitor on Friday morning when a playful bear took in the sights before ultimately being tranquilized by first responders. On Friday, June 9, the DC Police Department issued an alert regarding a large black bear that was hanging out in a tree in the 1300 block of Franklin Street NE, leading to road closures in the area as Animal Care and Control personnel responded. The bear made the rounds in Northeast DC before being tranquilized.DC Police A crowd of dozens of people wound up watching the bear until it attempted to make its great escape.  …

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by Zak Failla
Prince George's
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Massive Black Bear Spotted Wandering Near Hyattsville School Massive Black Bear Spotted Wandering Near Hyattsville School
Massive Black Bear Spotted Wandering Near Hyattsville School Some residents in Prince George's County had to grin and bear it this morning when an unexpected visitor came to town. A massive black bear took in the sights in Hyattsville on Thursday morning, causing both fascination and fear for some homeowners who spotted it making the rounds. Officials say that the bear was spotted early on Thursday, June 8 in the 4300 block of Oglethorpe Street, not far from DeMatha Catholic High School. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anacostia Watershed Society (@anacostiaws) "Smokey the Bear in Univer…

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by Zak Failla
Hartford
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Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage Looking For Grill In Hartland Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage Looking For Grill In Hartland
Bear Escapes Capture After Breaking Into Garage Looking For Grill In Hartland A black bear managed to "let itself out" of a garage and escape after breaking in in search of a grill that had been used earlier in the day. The incident took place in Hartford County at a home on Walnut Hill Road in Hartland on Sunday, May 21. State Department of Energy and Environmental Protection officials responded to the home, but by the time they arrived the bear had let itself out of the garage without assistance, said DEEP spokesman Paul Copleman. "It appears that the bear attempted to get to a grill in the garage that had been used earlier in the day," Copleman said. "No actions …

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford
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Bear Charges Employee Of Avon Sweet Shop, Delays Opening Of South Windsor Location Bear Charges Employee Of Avon Sweet Shop, Delays Opening Of South Windsor Location
Bear Charges Employee Of Avon Sweet Shop, Delays Opening Of South Windsor Location A store in Connecticut had to delay its opening after a particularly hungry, furry, four-legged customer broke into its other location where many of its products are prepared and charged an employee.  Taste by Spellbound, a Hartford County dessert shop located in South Windsor at 544 Buckland Rd., was forced to delay its opening on Wednesday morning, May 24 after a black bear was able to find its way into the garage of the other location in Avon at 220 West Main St. (Route 202) and charged an employee, the owner said on social media. Although no one was hurt, some of the cupcakes…

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by Ben Crnic
Norfolk
Lifestyle
Norfolk County Bear Is Latest In Eastern Mass Post-Hibernation Sightings Norfolk County Bear Is Latest In Eastern Mass Post-Hibernation Sightings
Norfolk County Bear Is Latest In Eastern Mass Post-Hibernation Sightings Black bear populations in Massachusetts are on the rise, and human populations are getting glimpses of their increasingly-common ursine neighbors. Several reports of broken or knocked over bird feeders arose the Sharon Police Department's suspicions that a bear was in the area of Furnace Street and Gavins Pond Road, behind Shaw's Plaza, the police department said on Facebook.  These suspicions were confirmed when a resident on Furnace Street sent police a video of a curious black bear near their home, which Sharon police shared on Facebook on Sunday, May 8.  Several reports over the p…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Hartford
Police & Fire
Black Bear Bites Avon Woman Walking Her Dog Black Bear Bites Avon Woman Walking Her Dog
Black Bear Bites Avon Woman Walking Her Dog A Connecticut woman is recovering after being bitten by a black bear while walking her dog along a roadway. The incident took place in Hartford County early Friday, April 21 in the town of Avon. According to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, a 74-year-old woman was walking her dog on a leash along Berkshire Crossing Road when a female black bear approached and bit her.  The woman received non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by EMS personnel to a local hospital, DEEP officials said. The bear was humanely euthanized at the scene, they added…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hartford
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Watch: Plainville Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck Watch: Plainville Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck
Watch: Plainville Family Discovers Bear Hibernating Under Deck A Connecticut resident was in for a huge surprise when investigating why his dog was afraid to go outside. Hartford County resident Vincent Dashukewich, of Plainville, told WTNH he found a black bear hibernating under his deck after he took his dog out for a walk and the dog started growling. His sister, Tyler, shared a video of the bear in a TikTok that has since gone viral, receiving more than 15 million views. @thetrendytransparent #bears #newengland #bearsinct ♬ original sound - Tyler Dashukewich "When you find out why your dog has been scared to go outside," Tyler wrote, z…

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by Nicole Valinote
Ulster Sullivan
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Mother Bear Illegally Shot, Killed In Ulster County, DEC Says Mother Bear Illegally Shot, Killed In Ulster County, DEC Says
Mother Bear Illegally Shot, Killed In Ulster County, DEC Says A man from the region was ticketed after allegedly illegally shooting and killing a bear in the Hudson Valley. The incident took place in Ulster County in the town of Rochester in October, said the state Department of Environmental Conservation. According to a report from DEC, two department officers received reports that someone had illegally killed a bear. The complainant said a local hunter shot the female bear with a bow and then, with two accomplices, tracked the animal into the woods and killed it with a shotgun.  The hunter posted several pictures of himself and the two ac…

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by Kathy Reakes
Yonkers
Police & Fire
VIDEO: Police In Yonkers Report Bear Sightings, Warn Against Feeding VIDEO: Police In Yonkers Report Bear Sightings, Warn Against Feeding
Video: Police In Yonkers Report Bear Sightings, Warn Against Feeding Police are receiving multiple reports of a black bear sauntering around in a Westchester County neighborhood.  The bear was spotted in Yonkers in the Lawrence Park neighborhood in the area of Essex Place at Rockledge Road, Yonkers Police announced late Monday afternoon, Oct. 31.  Anyone who sees a black bear near their home should watch for aggressive behavior and call the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Wildlife Line at (845) 256-3098, police said.  pic.twitter.com/puVi4rxdEU — Yonkers Police HQ (@YonkersPD) October 31, 2022 "Food sources attract bears - the l…

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by Ben Crnic
Litchfield
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225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Morris Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach 225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Morris Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach
225-Pound Black Bear That Attacked Morris Boy Had 'Rare Pieces Of Macaroni' In Stomach A 225-pound black bear that attacked a 10-year-old boy had rare pieces of macaroni in his stomach, according to a necropsy. The male bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he played in his grandparent's yard in the town of Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, the bear was euthanized. The report, released by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Thursday, Oct. 20,  said “rare pieces of macaroni” were found in the bear’s stomac…

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by Kathy Reakes
Litchfield
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Black Bear That Attacked 10-Year-Old Morris Boy Tested For Rabies Black Bear That Attacked 10-Year-Old Morris Boy Tested For Rabies
Black Bear That Attacked 10-Year-Old Morris Boy Tested For Rabies A bear that attacked a 10-year-old Connecticut boy has been tested for rabies as a precaution. The bear attacked the boy in Litchfield County on Sunday, Oct. 16, in his grandparent's yard in Morris. Following the attack, which left the boy with non-life-threatening injuries including claw marks on his back and injuries to his leg, was euthanized shortly after the attack. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the black bear was tested for rabies and the test has come back negative. Earlier report: New Details Emerge After Morris 10-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Black …

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by Kathy Reakes
Litchfield
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New Details Emerge After Morris 10-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Black Bear New Details Emerge After Morris 10-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Black Bear
New Details Emerge After Morris 10-Year-Old Boy Attacked By Black Bear A 10-year-old Connecticut boy who was injured by a black bear was playing in his grandparent's backyard when the male bear attacked, according to multiple reports. The attack took place in the Litchfield County town of Morris at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Officers from the state police and DEEP responded and shot the bear, authorities said. The boy's grandfather, James Butler, of Morris, told the Republican-American of Waterbury, his grandson was playing near a trampoline when the large male bear came out of thic…

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by Kathy Reakes
Columbia Greene
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Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County
Brazen Black Bear Kills Miniature Donkey In Columbia County A New York woman is mourning the loss of her beloved pet donkey after the animal was killed by a bear. Columbia County resident Laura-Ann Camissa told News10 ABC in Albany that the attack happened sometime overnight Monday, Oct. 3, at her home in the town of Claverack, where she frequently takes in unwanted donkeys. She told the outlet that she last saw the miniature donkey, named Lucy, late Monday night in her pen that she shared with her companion, Ricky, and two other donkeys. Camissa made the horrifying discovery the next morning. Officials with the New York State Department of Envir…

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by Michael Mashburn
Essex MA
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Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police
Bear Shot, Killed In Middleton After Killing Goats, Chickens: Police A homeowner in Middleton shot and killed a black bear that ate several of their livestock Friday morning, Sept. 30, state wildlife authorities said.  The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. when the homeowner saw the 80-pound bear tearing its way through their chicken pen, the Massachusetts Environmental Police said. It killed eight chickens before the homeowner put it down. Authorities believe it was the same bear that killed two goats the day before in Middleton.  Environment police are still investigating the shooting, and officers have not filed any charges in the case. Mi…

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by Josh Lanier
Ocean
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BEWARE: Black Bear Sighted On Jersey Shore BEWARE: Black Bear Sighted On Jersey Shore
Beware: Black Bear Sighted On Jersey Shore Police in Stafford Township issued an alert that a black bear had been sighted on the Jersey Shore. The black bear has been located in the wooded area on Route 9 in Manahawkin, police said early Wednesday afternoon, June 29. He was last seen heading north in the area of Cedar Bridge Road across from Southern Regional High School.  "Please stay away from the area and do not attempt to approach the bear," police said. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
Capital District
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Black Bear Removed From Tree In Albany Park Black Bear Removed From Tree In Albany Park
Black Bear Removed From Tree In Albany Park Authorities removed a black bear that climbed up a tree in a Capital District park Tuesday, May 31. The bear was first spotted wandering in Albany through Washington Park, near State Street and Sprague Place, at around 5:30 a.m., according to Albany Police spokesperson Steve Smith. Officers eventually spotted the animal in a tree, prompting the closure of State Street from Sprague Place to Henry Johnson Boulevard, Smith said. The bear remains in a tree on State Street and has even taken some time to take a snooze. @NYSDEC Police is on scene and are working to safely remove the bear. T…

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by Michael Mashburn
Capital District
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Police Warn Of Black Bear Spotted At Albany Cemetery Police Warn Of Black Bear Spotted At Albany Cemetery
Police Warn Of Black Bear Spotted At Albany Cemetery Authorities are warning people to be on the lookout after a black bear was spotted hanging around a cemetery in the Capital District. Several people spotted the bear in Albany, at Graceland Cemetery on Delaware Avenue, at around 2 p.m. Friday, May 27, Albany Police said. Those in the area should exercise caution and keep pets on a leash, police said. They advised anyone who sees the bear to not approach the animal and call 911. Black bears are rarely seen by most New Yorkers, but have increasingly been spotted in semi-rural environments, agricultural areas, and sometimes urban centers, ac…

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by Michael Mashburn
Armonk
Lifestyle
Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk
Watch: Black Bear Makes Its Way Up Driveway In Armonk A Northern Westchester family received an unexpected visitor when a black bear took a tour of the neighborhood. In Armonk, a Chestnut Ridge Road resident captured video of the four-legged visitor who was taking in the sights while wandering in his backyard at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, May 24. During the short video, the bear can be seen peacefully walking up the driveway, setting off a security light before making its way toward a nearby wooded area. Related story - Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In This Northern Westchester Town The Department of Environment…

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by Zak Failla
Armonk
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Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In North Castle Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In North Castle
Coyote, Bear Sightings Reported Within Days In North Castle Police agencies in Northern Westchester are cautioning to be on high alert after reports of wild animals roaming through the region. Police received reports of separate coyote and bear sightings in the past week that happened just days apart in North Castle. First, shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 6, the Westchester County Police Department reported that they received a call from a passerby on Route 120 about a coyote that was making its way about the area. According to police, officials responded to the area and the coyote ran onto airport property. Then, shortly before 10 p.m. o…

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by Zak Failla
Delaware
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Video Shows Capture Of Black Bear In Pennsylvania Video Shows Capture Of Black Bear In Pennsylvania
Video Shows Capture Of Black Bear In Pennsylvania Video footage shows the capture of a black bear in a residential Pennsylvania neighborhood overnight (scroll for video). Clifton heights police and firefighters joined the state game wardens at a home on the 200 block of West Baltimore Pike in Delaware County, where the bear can be seen scurrying down a tree. The video cuts to the bear laying at the bottom of the tree, and officials moving him onto an orange tarp to transfer him to a vehicle. "The bear will be checked and then released in a less populated area," the Clifton Heights FD said. CHFC assisted Clifton Heights Borough Polic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Chappaqua
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New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester
New Bear Sighting Reported In Northern Westchester A new black bear sighting has just been reported in the region. It comes from Northern Westchester where the bear was spotted in the Town of New Castle on the North County Trailway in the vicinity of Random Farms Drive, the New Castle Police Department said late Friday morning, April 29. "The (New York State) Environmental Conservation advises that bears will only be encouraged to leave the area unless the bear creates a public disturbance, acts aggressively towards a human or a pet, attempts to enter a home, or is injured and cannot move freely to escape," the department noted. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Somerset
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Proud Pigs Square Off Against Black Bear (VIDEO) Proud Pigs Square Off Against Black Bear (VIDEO)
Proud Pigs Square Off Against Black Bear (Video) A brand-new video shows two pigs fighting a black bear that crawled into their pen in Connecticut. WTNH, the ABC-TV affiliate in New Haven, published the video on Friday, March 18, which was sent from the owner of the pigs in the Litchfield County town of New Milford. The Ring camera footage shows the pigs fighting and chasing away a black bear after the bear crawled into their pen. The owner, Kevin David, told the news outlet the pigs are doing well and he believes the bear is a cub. Watch the full video on the WTNH YouTube channel.

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by Nicole Valinote
Litchfield
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Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During New Milford Altercation Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During New Milford Altercation
Watch: Proud Pigs Square Off Against Bear During New Milford Altercation A brand-new video shows two pigs fighting a black bear that crawled into their pen in Connecticut. WTNH, the ABC-TV affiliate in New Haven, published the video on Friday, March 18, which was sent from the owner of the pigs in the Litchfield County town of New Milford. The Ring camera footage shows the pigs fighting and chasing away a black bear after the bear crawled into their pen. The owner, Kevin David, told the news outlet the pigs are doing well and he believes the bear is a cub. Watch the full video on the WTNH YouTube channel.

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by Nicole Valinote
York
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Bear Spotted In PA Suburbs [Photos], Police Say Bear Spotted In PA Suburbs [Photos], Police Say
Bear Spotted In PA Suburbs [Photos], Police Say A black bear was spotted climb trees in a central Pennsylvania neighborhood, according to police. Officers were dispatched to a report of a black bear in a tree in the area of Mountain Road and Dogwood Lane in Carroll Township, York County on Thursday. The neighborhood where the bear was spotted.Google Maps Officers called for the assistance of the PA Game Commission. "In the interest of the safety of the residents and the bear, the game commission tranquilized the bear," Carroll Township police said in a statement on Monday. Tranquilized bear.Carroll Township PD Tranquilized be…

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by Jillian Pikora