Black Bear Possibly Seen In Floyd County: DNR Officers

FLOYD COUNTY, IN — Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a possible black bear sighting Sunday night, Nov. 18 on I-64 in Floyd County. Officers said an accident involving a vehicle and what witnesses describe as a "large animal" took place around 8 p.m. near mile marker 121.

Officers said witness accounts from driver and at least one other person led DNR officers and New Albany Police Department officers to search the area for the animal. However, the dark night hours and rugged, brush-filled terrain limited the search, according to officers.

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Officers are continuing to check the area for additional clues to identify the animal involved in the accident, DNR officials said. (Subscribe to the Indianapolis Patch daily newsletter which is delivered to your inbox once a day to keep you updated with breaking news and other updates, for free. Make sure to "Like" Indianapolis Patch on Facebook).

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