Black Bear Spotted In Concord

CONCORD, MA — A black bear was spotted on Lowell Road Tuesday morning, and police are reminding residents of safety tips. The small black bear - likely a juvenile, police said, was walking in a resident's backyard. It eventually wandered off and didn't interact with anyone.

"Black bears, as we know, are a part of life in Massachusetts. A sighting does not indicate a threat to public safety, but we should all be aware of best practices to take at our homes and businesses in order to coexist with wildlife," Chief Joseph O'Connor said. "I would ask all residents to review the safety tips below and do your best to adhere to them."

Police said that if you see a bear, do not approach or interact with it. Also, don't try to follow the bear.

To avoid coming across a bear, avoid filling bird feeders and keep other food sources closed.

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