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Bear Spotted In Danbury Backyard Taking An Evening Stroll Bear Spotted In Danbury Backyard Taking An Evening Stroll
Bear Spotted In Danbury Backyard Taking An Evening Stroll Some area residents had an unexpected visitor when a black bear took a tour of their neighborhood. The bear strolled through several yards in Danbury at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, July 1, taking in the lay of the land before heading back into the woods. The bear was spotted in the Aunt Hack neighborhood by several residents who were able to get a glimpse and photo of the bear. According to Connecticut DEEP, "Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut as the population continues to grow and expand. Reports of bear sightings, even in heavily populated residential areas…