Young Bear Wandering Around Newton Captured Safely

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NEWTON (CBS) – A bear that became the talk of the city has left Newton.

The young black bear was initially spotted wandering around the area of Centre Street Tuesday and early Wednesday.

The bear was found and captured Wednesday night. (Photo credit: Environmental Police)

It was tranquilized and captured just after 8 p.m. Wednesday by Environmental Police.

The bear was safely tranquilized. (Photo credit: Environmental Police)

They took the bear to Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Grafton for an evaluation.

The bear was taken to Tufts in Grafton. (Photo credit: Environmental Police)

There has been no comment from Newton Police.