Bear Sightings Recently on the Madison/Guilford Line

MADISON, CT — Madison officials via social media said that there have been bear sightings on the Madison and Guilford line recently.

Officials said the bear sightings have been in the marshes surrounding East River.

"Please remove any/all food sources from your property (pet food, bird feeders, garbage cans). Everyone will be upset if DE(E)P needs to euthanize another bear like they did a couple years ago," Madison officials said.

"On a side note: it is not neccessary to call 911 when you see a bear, unless a person or domestic animal is in eminent danger," officials added.

To report a routine bear sighting, you can call DEP at 860-424-3333 or fill out their online form: http://www.depdata.ct.gov/wildlife/sighting/bearrpt.htm

Patch file photo and not an actual bear seen in Madison