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Tree-Climbing Bear Spotted Taking In The Sights In MD Tree-Climbing Bear Spotted Taking In The Sights In MD
Tree-Climbing Bear Spotted Taking In The Sights In MD Some Rockville residents got a beary special surprise on Tuesday morning. Black bears continue to make the rounds across Maryland, with the latest being spotted up in a Rockville tree at approximately 6 a.m. in the area of West Kersey Lane, Sunrise Drive, and Bent Pine Court. Members of the City Police Department are now working with the Department of Natural Resources to track the bear before it can be returned to the wild. The Rockville sightings come on the heels of similar incidents in Frederick, Hyattsville, and Washington, DC as the bears begin their typical mating period. According…

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by Zak Failla
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Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood
Large Black Bear Spotted Roaming Around Area Neighborhood Some residents in Montgomery County are bearing down after a behemoth beast was spotted making the rounds in an area neighborhood. An alert was issued by the Rockville City Police Department's Animal Control Division after a large black bear was caught taking in the sights in West Rockville, specifically in the areas of Woodley Gardens and Great Falls Road. The Department of Natural Resources has been alerted to the animal's presence.  In the event of a bear sighting, officials offered a series of tips in case of a close encounter: Remain calm and avoid sudden movements; Give the …

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Give A Hoot: See Whoo Came To Rescue Of Distressed Owl In Maryland State Park Give A Hoot: See Whoo Came To Rescue Of Distressed Owl In Maryland State Park
Give A Hoot: See Whoo Came To Rescue Of Distressed Owl In Maryland State Park Whoo boy. Members of the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) are being hailed as heroes after coming to the aid of a Great Horned Owl in an area national park. An injured Great Horned Owl was rescued by police in Maryland.Twitter/@MDNRPolice On Monday, Aug. 22, Officer First Class Michelle Burnette and Cadet Stephanie Gregor were fast to act after being flagged down at Dans Mountain State Park in Allegany County to check on the injured animal. Officials said that the duo was able to render aid to the owl, and contained it before it was taken to the Rocky Gap State Park in Cumberla…

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by Zak Failla