A Bay State group was on excessive alert for a roaming black bear on Halloween, because the city warned residents of the animal sighting simply earlier than children went out for trick-or-treating.
Whitman Police despatched out an alert Tuesday afternoon after the city’s police division acquired a report of a black bear.
While responding to the world of Commercial Street between Linden Street and Dyer Avenue, a Whitman police officer additionally reported seeing the bear within the Plymouth County group.
Whitman Police ended up boosting its police presence all through the night’s trick-or-treating hours.
“We are monitoring this situation as closely as possible. Brigham St, Winter St, Franklin St, & Kendrick St. neighborhoods should be on high alert and use caution,” Whitman Police posted.
“Please take in your pumpkins and don’t leave candy out unattended,” the division added.
The similar black bear was noticed on the town earlier in October.
“Over the past several weeks, the Whitman Police Department has received reports of bear sightings throughout town, however, none of the reports we received stated that there has been contact between humans or pets and bears,” Chief Timothy Hanlon stated in an announcement.
“Out of an abundance of caution and with community members participating in trick-or-treating tonight, we will have an additional police presence throughout town to ensure everyone’s safety,” he added. “As always, if you do see a bear avoid any contact with it.”
Whitman Police added that anybody with questions or issues might contact the Massachusetts Environmental Police at 800-632-8075. If there’s any emergency, contact police instantly at 911.
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