"I Feel Bad": Food Put Out By Humans May Lead To Bear's Demise In Hanson

The Hanson Police Department named the black bear Pumpkin after they were spotted snacking on their namesake.

Posted Fri, Nov 3, 2023 at 8:40 am ET

November 3, 2023

HANSON - A bear is on the loose in Hanson, harassing neighborhoods and breaking into barns. Now, police are planning to kill the animal if found.

"He opened two locks and ignored the electric fence to get into the barn," said Hanson Police Chief Michael Miksch.

The Hanson Police Department named the black bear Pumpkin after they were spotted snacking on their namesake.

The bear was seen snacking on a birdfeeder in East Bridgewater/Chelsea Levaggi/CBS Boston

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