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Young black bear spotted roaming through Arlington – WTOP News
A young black bear has been spotted roaming suburban backyards in part of Arlington County, Virginia, over the past few days, officials said.
(Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington)
Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington
(Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington)
Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington
(Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington)
Courtesy Animal Welfare League of Arlington
A young black bear has been spotted roaming suburban backyards in part of Arlington County, Virginia, over the past few days, officials said.
In a Facebook post Sunday, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington said it had begun receiving several reported sightings of the juvenile black bear in the Windy Run Park area of the county.
Speaking to WTOP on Tuesday, the league said reports continue to come in about the furry visitor, and they’re asking visitors to help them get the bear headed back to wooded areas where it belongs by not approaching the bear and not attempting to seek the bear out.
Authorities also recommend residents of the area keep their pets inside, take down bird feeders and make sure trash is secured or brought indoors.
If you spot the bear, you can contact AWLA’s animal control team at 703-931-9241.
Earlier this month, a black bear first spotted in suburban Maryland made its way into Northeast D.C. and climbed a tree — drawing crowds of curious spectators and news crews — before being safely sedated and released back into the wild.
University of Maryland wildlife ecology professor Jennifer Mullinax told WTOP earlier this week now is the time of year when young male black bears start “wandering.”
WTOP’s Mike Murillo contributed to this report.
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