Black bear cub spotted in Mansfield

One of our Central Street residents awoke to a interesting motion alert on his home camera system: a wayward black bear cub wandered by his stoop at around 2:30am this morning! The video of this cub on Central Street (on the Foxborough side of Chauncy St.) comes on the heels of a recent Foxborough sighting. If you see a black bear, do not attempt to get closer to it or interact with it. Most black bears are wary of humans, but if you find yourself outside when one approaches, clap your hands and talk loudly while slowly moving away. If you do spot our new neighbor, you can contact the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (508-389-6300 open M-F 8 am to 4 pm). You can also contact the Mass Environmental Police (24 hours 800-632-8075). In the case of emergency, always dial 911. To discourage the bear from making a habitat of your backyard, put away pet food and bird feeders and ensure trash cans are secure. Town of Mansfield, MA Southeastern Massachusetts Regional Emergency Communications Center

Posted by Mansfield, MA Police Department on Tuesday, October 4, 2022