WASHINGTON - A young black bear was spotted in Arlington County over the weekend, officials with the Animal Welfare League of Arlington say.
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The sighting was reported on June 5. Video shows the bear slowly walking across the top of a brick wall.
AWLA officials say the bear appeared healthy. They say the bear is likely a male yearling moving through the area in his search of a new home.
Animal Welfare League of Arlington
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Wildlife officials warn against searching for bears and urge the public to keep a safe distance if one is spotted.
AWLA officials issued the following recommendations for residents to avoid contact with bears:
- Secure garbage: Keep in a locked shed or inside until collected or use a bear resistant container.
- Secure any compost piles
- Take down bird feeders.
- Secure pet food in bear-resistant containers or inside locked sheds.
- Clean up porches/decks: Clean grills including drip pans, remove any potential food sources, and remember a screened in porch is not a "secure" storage area from a bear’s point of view.
- Never leave food, trash, or pet food inside your vehicle.
- Keep dogs on a leash at all times