Black Bear Spotted In Bellevue

BELLEVUE, WA — A black bear was seen running through backyards in the Factoria neighborhood on Monday afternoon, according to KOMO News.

The news channel's helicopter tracked the bear running through yards near Newport High School. But the bear disappeared somewhere near Coal Creek Parkway.

Black bears typically shy away from human contact, but will venture into urban areas in search of attractive food items like bird feeders. For information on what to do if you encounter a bear, head to the state Department of Natural Resources black bear page.

If you see a bear wandering in your neighborhood, you can contact the Puget Sound office of the state DNR at (425) 775-1311.