Bear Spotted in New Canaan Tuesday

NEW CANAAN, CT—A black bear was spotted on Park Place Tuesday morning.

It's the first New Canaan black bear sighting since one was seen on Oenoke Lane in May, according to the New Canaanite.

Animal Control officials suspect the animal may be feeding on leftover pumpkins in the area.

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Any eaten pumpkins or bear sightings should be reported to New Canaan Animal Control at 203-594-3510.

Read the full New Canaanite story here.

Photo Credits: Paul Fusco/CT DEEP-Wildlife not of New Canaan bear