Black bear spotted in Croton-on-Hudson
The sightings were reported along Warren and Albany Post roads, according to a post by the village.
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The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Police Department says it received reports of black bear sightings Tuesday.
"They’ve received three calls from residents and travelers on area roadways reporting black bear sightings,” says Croton-On-Hudson Village Manager Bryan Healy.
The sightings were reported along Warren and Albany Post roads, according to the village.
"It was a small bear but it's still a bear. You don’t go pet it," says Dan Calandro, who says he saw the bear.
Neighbors told News 12 they've never seen a bear in the area before Tuesday.
"I've seen deer, and rabbits and everything else but never a bear, never," said Croton-On-Hudson resident, Andrew.
Officials with the village say they get a couple of reports of sightings each year, especially around this time.
"If you see a bear, do not approach it. If possible, remain indoors, or in a safe location, until it leaves the area. If a bear is damaging property or is reluctant to leave the area, but the situation is not an emergency, call the DEC regional wildlife office during business hours at 845-256-3098. When a nuisance bear presents an immediate danger to public safety, call 911," says a Facebook post by the village.
For more information on what to do if you see a bear, visit the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation here.
