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Bear Causes Chaos at West Hartford Mall

4/17/2025

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A bear unleashed pandemonium at West Farms Mall in West Hartford, Connecticut, last Friday, charging through the parking lot and sending shoppers fleeing in all directions. Wildlife officials swiftly intervened, guiding the bear back into the woods. With bear sightings on the rise, officials stress the importance of preventing these majestic creatures from linking humans to food.

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A bear unleashed pandemonium at West Farms Mall in West Hartford, Connecticut, last Friday, charging through the parking lot and sending shoppers fleeing in all directions. Wildlife officials swiftly intervened, guiding the bear back into the woods. With bear sightings on the rise, officials stress the importance of preventing these majestic creatures from linking humans to food.