Large Black Bear Spotted in Solebury Township, Police Say – NBC10 Philadelphia

For the second time this month, another black bear was spotted roaming around a Bucks County town.

On Monday, the Solebury Township Police Department said it received a report of a large black bear roaming in the area of ​​Aquetong and Upper Mountain Roads.

Police are asking neighbors to keep a safe distance and not approach if they spot the bear.

In addition, police urged residents to secure their trash, bird feeders and any food that could attract bears. Don’t try to feed the bear.

Anyone who accidentally comes into contact with a bear should remain calm, make noise and back away slowly, police said.

This bear sighting comes just weeks after Upper Makefield Township police said an officer spotted a black bear in the area of ​​Street Road between Lurgan Road and Windy Hollow Road.