A black bear was tranquilized and captured after wandering through a neighborhood in Washington, D.C. The bear was spotted by residents and drew crowds before being captured by authorities with the help of veterinarians from the Human Rescue Alliance and Smithsonian's National Zoo. The bear was loaded into a crate and transported away in a truck. No new details are available at this time.
A black bear was tranquilized by the Humane Rescue Alliance after it was found perched in a tree above the 1300 block of Franklin Street in Northeast Washington, D.C. The bear stayed in the tree until about 9:50 a.m. and was successfully tranquilized shortly after 10 a.m. A veterinarian from the National Zoo was on the scene and the Maryland Department of National Resources assisted. Black bear sightings are on the rise in Maryland due to breeding season.
A black bear was spotted in Washington D.C.'s Brookland neighborhood, causing chaos and intrigue among residents and law enforcement. The bear was eventually tranquilized and captured by animal rescue officers. The black bear population in parts of the East Coast was considered endangered several decades ago but has since rebounded. Young bears are known to go as far as 100 miles to look for new habitat. Adult males are also roaming more during breeding season which runs until late July as they’re looking for a mate.
A black bear was tranquilized and captured after spending several hours in a tree and running through a northeast DC neighborhood. The bear was safely loaded into a crate by veterinarians from the National Zoo, Humane Rescue Alliance officers, police, and fire crews. Recent bear sightings in the DC region have prompted authorities to remind residents to practice wildlife safety by securing attractants, staying at a safe distance, and reporting sightings and conflicts to wildlife management agencies.
