A bear was spotted in a tree in Nampa, Idaho, over the weekend, prompting a response from local law enforcement. The Nampa Police Department received reports of a bear in a tree near Franklin and Birch, and although they were initially skeptical, they soon confirmed that it was indeed a bear.

The police department called on Idaho Fish & Game for assistance, and the bear was brought down from the tree with tranquilizers. It was then loaded into a vehicle and taken back to the wilderness.

The incident was unusual for the area, and the police department noted that they don’t often receive calls about bears in trees. The Nampa Police Department expressed gratitude to Idaho Fish & Game and the Nampa Fire Department for their help in resolving the situation.

Original reporting: 580 KIDO Talk Radio (Boise) — read the source article.