Warren Police are warning residents to be on the lookout for bears after one was spotted Wednesday in the town.
The bears are coming out of hibernation and on the lookout for food according to the department.
Warren Police warn residents to:
Never approach, crowd, pursue, or displace bears. If a bear changes its behavior because of your presence, you are too close! Yellowstone National Park requires visitors to keep a distance of at least 100 yards (300 feet)
Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Western Massachusetts according to the state. Residents in areas where bears are common are urged to not have bird feeders and to store all garbage in closed containers in a garage or outbuilding.
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