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Record 300 Bear Sightings Alarm West Hartford Residents

6/14/2025

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In West Hartford, Connecticut, residents are on high alert as over 300 black bear sightings have been reported this year, marking a record high for the state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection warns that the bear population is thriving in urban areas. To keep these majestic creatures at bay, locals are urged to secure their trash and minimize attractants around their homes.

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In West Hartford, Connecticut, residents are on high alert as over 300 black bear sightings have been reported this year, marking a record high for the state. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection warns that the bear population is thriving in urban areas. To keep these majestic creatures at bay, locals are urged to secure their trash and minimize attractants around their homes.