Black Bear On The Prowl Near Redding Center

REDDING, Conn. — A black bear was spotted in a yard near Redding Center on Wednesday, the Redding Police Department reported on Facebook. A video was added to the Facebook post, courtesy of Officer Ryan Alcott.

A black bear — with no tags on its ears — is spotted ambling on Wednesday near Redding Center.
Photo Credit: *Officer Ryan Alcott video/screenshot*

Daily Voice

05/18/2017 5:30 a.m.

Bears are attracted to garbage, pet food, compost piles, fruit trees, and birdfeeders. Residents are reminded to place garbage cans and grills inside a garage or shed and to add ammonia to trash to make it unpalatable.

Residents are asked not to intentionally feed bears, not to approach or try to get closer to a bear to get a photo or video, and not to leave pet food outside overnight.

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