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Capital Region Bear Sightings Are On The Rise
Capital Region Bear Sightings Are On The Rise
Capital Region Bear Sightings Are On The Rise
Yesterday there was news of a bear roaming around in the Guilderland area and local police warned it's residents.  This morning, another bear was spotted in the Rotterdam area and residents were put on alert.  As a precaution, the Schalmont Central School District issued a message on their Facebook page informing those in their district that they are keeping all students inside for the time being.
Bear Sightings Throughout the Capital Region [Map]
Bear Sightings Throughout the Capital Region [Map]
Bear Sightings Throughout the Capital Region [Map]
We all remember the #AlbanyBear that captured our hearts and was killed and removed from an Albany neighborhood in May, but you may not know that bears on the loose on Capital Region streets actually happens more than you think! Here is an interactive map of local bear sightings from the past few years...