Large Bear Spotted Wandering The Streets Of Enfield [VIDEO]

ENFIELD, CT — A large bear was spotted roaming a residential neighborhood in the northern end of Enfield Tuesday morning, and at least two residents caught the wandering animal on video.

Maureen Neuser-Rivera shot a brief video, shown below, of the bear as it emerged from her backyard on Douglas Drive, turning north toward Cartier Road. State Rep. Tom Arnone, who lives on Cartier, said he saw a video of the bear running by his house, which was shared by the Joaquim family and is also posted below.

Other neighbors reported seeing the bear on Terrace Circle, Holly Lane and Second Avenue, all in close proximity to Douglas Drive.

Connecticut residents should take the following simple steps to avoid problems with black bears, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection:

1. NEVER feed bears.
2. Take down, clean, and put away birdfeeders by late March. Store the feeders until late fall. Clean up spilled seed from the ground.
3. Store garbage in secure, airtight containers inside a garage or storage area. Double bagging and adding ammonia to cans and bags will reduce odors that attract bears. Periodically clean garbage cans with ammonia to reduce residual odor. Garbage for pickup should be put outside the morning of collection and not the night before.
4. Protect beehives, livestock (including chickens), and berry bushes from bears with electric fencing.
5. Supervise dogs at all times when outside. Keep dogs on a leash when walking and hiking. A roaming dog might be perceived as a threat to a bear or its cubs.
6. Do not leave pet food outdoors.
7. Keep barbecue grills clean. Store grills inside a garage or shed.
8. Avoid placing meat scraps or sweet foods in compost piles.

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