A black bear has been spotted in Montgomery, Alabama, near Forest Avenue Academic Magnet School, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
What to Do if You Encounter the Bear
Officials advise that if you encounter the bear, do not approach it, give it plenty of room to escape, and report the sighting to Operation GameWatch at 1-800-272-4263.
This time of year, young bears begin to travel in search of mates or to find a new home territory after leaving their mothers. These bears are usually just passing through and are not likely to stick around or be seen again.
This isn’t the first bear sighting in Alabama this summer. There have been sightings in Alexander City, Elmore County, and Talladega in recent weeks.
Black bears are a protected species in Alabama. Shooting at one is a Class A misdemeanor.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
