Crews capture bear spotted in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County
Police in Whitpain Township, Montgomery County, said crews captured a black bear that was spotted in the area.
In a post on social media Thursday afternoon, Whitpain Township Police said the bear was wandering around the area of Skippack Pike and Belfry Drive.
Chopper 3 flew over the area after the social media post and saw police officers on the scene tracking the animal.
In an update after 4:00 p.m., the police department said that the bear was tranquilized by the Pennsylvania Game Warden, who assisted in the investigation. The department added that once the bear is asleep, it would be safely relocated.
