ICYMI: Bear Takes A Tour Of Lake Parsippany Neighborhood

Parsippany, N.J. – Parsippany may be home to the Red Hawks and Vikings, but now it needs to make room for the bears.

A black bear went for a tour of Lake Parsippany Monday afternoon, crossing streets and ambling through yards. One resident was able to capture the scene on video and with photos to share with Patch.

Bear sightings have become far more common in Morris County in recent years, some becoming more comfortable than the residents themselves.

Just last week a bear was spotted going for a dip in a Mendham Township backyard pool. And who can forget the family of bears that took over an above ground pool in Morris County last August? See those furry swimmers here.

Of course Morris County has become home to a nationally recognized bear named Pedals, who walks on his hind legs due to an injured arm. Pedals made his first appearance of 2016 just last week, which was caught on video and can be seen here.

Here's the video of the Lake Parsippany bear: