Multiple Bear Sightings Reported In Woodbury

WOODBURY, MN— There have been several recent bear sightings in Woodbury, the city's public safety department posted on its Facebook page.

The bear has mostly been spotted near the Evergreen neighborhood, but has also been spotted to the East at Interlachen Parkway and to the West at Bielenberg Drive, the department said.

The bear has been non-aggressive and has been in bird and deer feeders in residential areas, the department said.

The MN DNR will not trap or remove the bear based on sighting and non aggressive behavior, the department said. The MN DNR asked residents to be patient as the bear moves on to find natural food sources, the department said.

The department recommended that those living in the affected areas take down their bird feeders at least at night, until the bear leaves. Feeding deer is also banned in Washington County by the MN DNR, the department said.

You can find more information about bear sightings here.