Black Bear Sighting Reported In Solebury Township: Police

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — A large black bear has been reported roaming through parts of the township in the area of Aquetong Road, Upper Mountain Road and Upper York Road, according to the Solebury Township Police Department.

"We warn residents to maintain a safe distance from the bear, not to approach the bear and to secure their garbage, bird feeders and other food that may attract the bear," said police. "Make no attempts to feed the bear."

Anyone who happens to come in contact with a bear should remain calm, make noise and slowly back away, police said.