Officials Tranquilize Bear That Climbed Tree in Downtown Hartford

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has tranquilized a bear that climbed into a tree in downtown Hartford Friday afternoon.

The bear was in a tree on Chestnut Street for hours and animal control responded to the scene. Police blocked off roads in the area.

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Officials from the Environmental Conservation Police and Wildlife Division also responded, according to the agency.

The bear was placed in a truck and will be relocated, according to officials.

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