Bear Roams Woodbridge Tuesday

Woodbridge, NJ - First spotted at 9 in the morning, a bear casually roaming through Woodbridge Township caused a bit of concern among residents Tuesday.

The bear was spotted at Middlesex Avenue and Goodrich Street, but could be seen in various backyards as it wandered through the Iselin section of the township, reports NJ.com. The bear was also seen by Kennedy Park School.

The Woodbridge School District was concerned about kids getting off the afternoon buses, and issued a statement at 3 p.m. Tuesday, saying the bear "could affect bus students from Iselin Middle School. We suggest parents meet their children at the bus stop. Police are on the scene and may have to redirect where buses stop."

"We are keeping an eye on him," Lt. Richard Hardish told NJ.com. "He is bedded down in a wooded area."

Nobody was harmed by the bear Tuesday.

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