Crime & Safety
Bear With The Bears: Police Confirm Sighting In Marlborough
The bear was apparently attracted to a bird feeder in the yard. There is no cause for alarm at this time.
MARLBOROUGH, MA—Police tell Marlborough residents: there is no cause for alarm, and be sure to educate yourself.
About bears. Because one was spotted on Wednesday on Bigelow Street in a resident's back yard. According to police, the bear did not appear to be sick or injured and a patrol officer did confirm the sighting. The bear, said police, ran off shortly after, and it appears this bear was attracted to a bird feeder in the yard.
"It is advisable to take down any bird feeders for the time being," said police.
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As police reminded us, "it's springtime in New England," so the spotting of bears and other wildlife is not uncommon.
Photo via Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife
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