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Video: Bear Busts Through Torrington Fence To Get Birdseed
The video as seen in the Neighbors app shows a hungry bear bust through a resident's fence.
TORRINGTON, CT — A fence wasn't enough to stop a hungry bear in Torrington who was searching for some birdseed.
The video as seen in the Neighbors app shows the bear bust through a backyard fence
Black bears have become a more common sight in Connecticut during recent years.
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The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection recommends that residents remove birdfeeders and secure any potential food sources. Bears have no problem snacking on trash, barbeque grill leftovers, compost and pet food. They are often scared away by loud noises.
In most situations bears will wander back to more secluded areas and they can often be scared away by loud noises. Bears were spotted more than 8,000 times in 2018. Sightings can be reported to DEEP.
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