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Bears Spotted In North Haven

Police are advising residents of several bear sightings in North Haven on Tuesday morning.

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Several black bears have been spotted in North Haven on Tuesday morning. North Haven Police are advising residents, particularly in the Hartford Turnpike area, of the sightings. Police say in one instance the department’s Animal Control scared away a juvenile black bear.

Police say to be vigilant and to call them at 203-239-1616 if you see a bear near you, but “DO NOT approach or attempt to scare it off on your own and please do not feed them.”

Watch video of the bear from the North Haven Animal Control below:

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