Mama Bear and Her Cub Spotted at Avon Old Farms School

People at Avon Old Farms School had two unique visitors on Tuesday.

A mama bear and her cub were spotted on the school's campus while classes were in session.

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In a post on Facebook, the school warned students not to approach the bears after a sighting was reported.

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Just last month, a bear was euthanized after biting a 74-year-old woman as she was walking her dog in Avon.

Living With Bears in Connecticut

Manage your garbage and other things that could attract bears
Keep barbecue grills clean
Avoid leaving pet food outside
Remove all traces of bird food from late March through November
If you see a bear in your neighborhood, leave it alone, give it an escape route, keep dogs leashed and don't get close in an attempt to get a better look or take a photo
Scare away bears that are around your home or looking for food. Work toward preventing troubling bear behavior before it starts.