Bear Spotted in Shelton

Editor’s Note: We first ran this story on April 30, the day the bear was spotted by ICYMI here’s the details again. 

A bear was sighted on Wesley Drive and Mill Street in Shelton Thursday morning.

Shelton Trails and Conservation wrote on their Facebook page, “Please put away the bird feeders for the season! These feeders train bears to look for food near houses and that can ultimately lead to the bear becoming dangerous.”

Related:

• Photos: Young Black Bear Visits Partridge Lane Home in Darien
• Bear Observed on a Darien Resident’s Rear Deck
• Bears Spotted in Avon
• Massive Bear Spotted Near Southington

According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), bear sightings are becoming more and more common in Connecticut and as the population continues to increase, we can expect to see more bears.

If you see a bear:

• Enjoy it from a distance.
• Advertise your presence by shouting and waving your arms or walk slowly away.
• Never attempt to feed or attract bears.

Report bear sightings to the Wildlife Division, at (860) 675-8130.

For more information about the Connecticut bear population and measures to take to avoid attracting bears, visit here.

Image via Shelton Trails and Conservation

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