Black Bear Spotted In Bedford

BEDFORD, MA – A black bear was spotted Wednesday afternoon in Bedford, police said. The bear was reported in the area of Curve Street near the Shawsheen River.

Residents are advised not to approach wildlife, bring in food sources like bird feeders and keep an eye on pets. Anyone who sees a bear is asked to call Bedford Animal Control at 781-275-1212.

The image above is a stock photo of a black bear and not the black bear seen in Bedford. Image via AP Photo/Toby Talbot