A black bear is back in the wild after a stroll through Newington today.
A bear was spotted this morning in the area of Robbins and Maple Hill Avenues before making its way up to the area of Sequin and Walnut streets, snacking from bird feeders along the way, according to police.
[HAR] Moose, Bears, Turtles and Other Connecticut Wildlife
The animal, which had tags in both ears, made its way across to the area of Theodore Street, Homecrest Street and Partridge Drive before disappearing into the woods, police said.
Later in the afternoon, the bear re-emerged and was seen near the Berlin Turnpike, across from the state Department of Transportation, so police responded to get the bear out of the busy dangerous area.
Officers stopped traffic and the bear eventually crossed the Berlin Turnpike and went into the woods on the east side of town.
[HAR] Moose Sightings in New Britain, New Milford
Local
Police watched as the animal wandered the area of Barn Hill Lane, Lamplighter Lane and Candlewick Drive before wandering into the unpopulated wooded area bordering Rocky Hill.
No additional sightings were reported.
Four black bears have been reported in Newington in the last year.
