The black bear sightings proceed throughout jap Massachusetts, as a South Shore bear roamed via Cohasset on Monday whereas police helped “our furry friend.”
It’s that point of the 12 months when black bears are most lively within the area, resulting in extra stories from the general public. Recently, a bear was noticed working via Newton, and a bear was seen in Arlington earlier than heading to a Lexington farm.
On Monday, Cohasset Police reported {that a} well-known regional bear — often known as the South Shore bear — was making its approach via city.
“Interesting day so far…Our officers helped with safe passage through #Cohasset for our furry friend,” police wrote on social media, exhibiting an officer blocking a highway with the bear in entrance of the cruiser.
“He made his way through Border St., South Main St., 100 Pond St., Clay Spring, CJC Hwy, Stop and Shop, Chittenden Lane, Fairoaks, #Dunkin Donuts, #CHOPS, Rose Hill, King Street, and was last seen on North Main headed towards the RTF / Cedar Street,” police added.
Cohasset Police had been telling residents to provide the bear loads of room. Police added that the bear was heading within the route of Hingham.
On Sunday, a bear was seen out for a stroll in Scituate, which is subsequent to Cohasset. It was doubtless the identical bear.
“Please remember not to approach or harass the bear in any way,” Scituate MA Natural Resources wrote.
The day earlier than, the bear was seen climbing a guardrail in Hanover, and police mentioned the following stops would doubtless embrace Scituate and Cohasset.
Also on Thursday, Cohasset Police advised residents that the bear was seen in Norwell, and it’d head to Cohasset.
“It is likely to be same bear who has been travelling throughout south east MA by several area police departments, and has been seen in various towns across the South Shore,” police wrote.
“Please note that if the bear is sighted in Cohasset, you do not need to call to report it to the Cohasset Police unless it is a hazardous situation for you or for the bear,” police added. “The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game will only take steps to relocate the bear if it is in danger. Published reports by local PD’s and various Facebook groups have said this has not been the case so far. The bear has been very docile and is a sight to see!”
Interesting afternoon. Ensuring secure passage for our furry good friend alongside North Main St, #Cohasset. Officer Josh Kimball. Please give the @SouthShoreBear loads of room. He’s heading towards #Hingham now. pic.twitter.com/D10o9qPQHJ
— Cohasset Police (@CohassetPolice) June 19, 2023
Source: www.bostonherald.com”