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Bear Cub Spotted Near North Myrtle Beach Resort

11/15/2025

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A 130-pound black bear cub was spotted near Baywatch Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Wednesday night at 9:42 p.m.
Police directed the bear into a wooded area and notified the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR said the bear will likely return to its natural habitat, and residents should avoid approaching, secure trash, remove outdoor food sources, and report sightings.

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A 130-pound black bear cub was spotted near Baywatch Resort in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Wednesday night at 9:42 p.m.
Police directed the bear into a wooded area and notified the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR said the bear will likely return to its natural habitat, and residents should avoid approaching, secure trash, remove outdoor food sources, and report sightings.