Delaware State Police Receive Reports Of Bear Sighting In North Wilmington
WILMINGTON, Del. (CBS) - Delaware State Police have received three reports of a bear sighting in the North Wilmington area. Police say the bear was spotted Wednesday between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.
The bear was first seen on I-95 near the I-495 split, then on Manor Avenue at Philadelphia Pike, and lastly on I-95 near Concord Pike.
State Police are working with the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Natural Resources Police regarding the sightings.
After a bear sighting in #DelCo over the weekend, today there were three more reports of bear sightings in New Castle County.
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Why officials are not yet setting up bear traps on @CBSPhilly at 5:30p https://t.co/xEcpZejjpo pic.twitter.com/jmH8g7rUBF
There have recently been several bear sightings in Delaware County. It's unclear if this is the same bear.
If you see what appears to be a bear or any other wild animal, do not approach it, alert and shelter others near you and immediately call 911. For more information on what to do when encountering a bear, click here.