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The bear was first noticed late Monday afternoon in New Bedford because it continues to maneuver eastward by means of southern Massachusetts.
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The black bear journeying by means of southern Massachusetts has reportedly made its newest cease in New Bedford.
Massachusetts Environmental Police obtained a report shortly earlier than 9:30 a.m. Tuesday morning of a black bear close to mile marker 4 on the southbound aspect of Route 140, in accordance with Maria Hardiman, a spokesperson for the company.
That is believed to be the identical bear — presumed by MassWildLife to be a two-year-old male with an estimated weight of 80 to 100 kilos — that officers have tried to seek out and seize on over 10 events in Franklin, Taunton, Freetown, Fall River, and Dartmouth, in accordance with Hardman.
New Bedford Police mentioned they obtained a number of reviews of the bear late Monday afternoon, and situated the animal Tuesday morning. In accordance with Hardiman, the bear was probably drawn to chicken feeders left outdoors.
“The situation of the bear has turn out to be recognized and we’re involved about spectators making their solution to the world, the New Bedford Police Division wrote in a Fb publish. “This may complicate and jeopardize our efforts to relocate this lovely animal safely.”
As Environmental Police arrived to deal with the report, the bear crossed right into a wooded space and continued to trace by means of the north finish of New Bedford. Officers continued to observe the bear, which was later noticed Tuesday afternoon in Acushnet because it continues to go east.
“No aggression has been reported or noticed,” in accordance with Hardiman, who additionally mentioned surrounding departments have been notified of the bear.
Black bears usually pop up in western Massachusetts throughout peak months of Might, June, and July. However not too long ago, bears have been noticed in Newton, Chelmsford, North Andover, Amesbury, and even Provincetown, in accordance with Hardiman.
“Whereas these cities in jap Massachusetts should not inside the established black bear vary in Massachusetts, it’s common for particular person bears to wander into these areas, she mentioned. “There are giant blocks of pure habitat within the space for the bear to make use of.”
Bears are sometimes drawn to chicken feeders and meals sources reminiscent of trash and compost, livestock, and bee hives, in accordance with MassWildLife, and there are specific precautions the state recommends to keep away from bear interactions. If somebody encounters a bear, Hardiman mentioned, they need to “depart the animal alone and preserve pets leashed.”
“A gathering of individuals not solely stresses the animal, however provides the chance of getting a bear chased out into visitors or into a gaggle of bystanders, she mentioned. “In most conditions, if left alone, bears will return to forested areas on their very own. Most bear sightings don’t should be reported to MassWildlife or regulation enforcement.”
Anybody who sees a bear in a really populated space is suggested to contact Environmental Police at 800-632-8075.
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Originally posted 2023-05-24 02:06:11.