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Thursday, August 12, 2010

08/12/10 A black bear seems to have taken up residence in backcountry Greenwich.

The Headline:

Six bear sightings in Greenwich so far this summer


The Quote:

"Be careful when dealing with wildlife," Lt. Kraig Gray, spokesman for the Greenwich Police Department
said. "If a bear is acting agitated, call police and we will do our best to handle it."

The Reporter:

Debra Friedman


The Story:

....Since July, police said they have had six bear sightings in the area of Riversville Road and John Street, including one Thursday morning in which a woman saw a large bear in her backyard by the pool.

Based on the location and the descriptions of the animal, police said the sightings may be of the same bear.....

....In early July, animal control officers first investigated a bear sighting on King Street. However, officers were not able to locate the animal. While it is rare to see a bear in Greenwich, it does not pose a threat unless the animal is acting unusual or aggressive, animal control officers.....

The Link:

http://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Six-bear-sightings-in-Greenwich-so-far-this-summer-613565.php

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