Bear in tree draws 'a lot of attention' in downtown Northampton
NORTHAMPTON - It was a sight to see in Northampton on Sunday: A bear climbed a tree in a busy downtown area and was in no hurry to come down.
Northampton police said they arrived at 11:30 a.m. to the scene by the old courthouse on Gothic Street near Main Street, where the perched bear was "attracting a lot of attention from people in the area."
Environmental police were called in, and they made the decision to use a tranquilizer dart on the bear that "showed no signs of leaving."
The bear has since been relocated.
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