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Bear Sightings Surge: Warnings Issued for Pet Safety

6/11/2025

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Residents Warned About Bears

Residents in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, were shaken by a bear sighting, leading the homeowners association to issue urgent safety warnings. With bear populations on the rise, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources cautions about increased encounters. In Asheville, North Carolina, a bear's attack on dogs in a backyard underscores the pressing need for pet owners to stay alert.

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Bear Captured Safely

In Punta Gorda, a wandering black bear was captured by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, lured by a tempting trail of donuts. This lost male, likely disoriented during mating season, was spotted swimming and napping around town before being safely relocated to the serene Picayune Strand State Forest.

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Residents Warned About Bears

Residents in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, were shaken by a bear sighting, leading the homeowners association to issue urgent safety warnings. With bear populations on the rise, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources cautions about increased encounters. In Asheville, North Carolina, a bear's attack on dogs in a backyard underscores the pressing need for pet owners to stay alert.

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