TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A black bear was spotted near a Rancho Vistoso home Tuesday.
Arizona Game and Fish Tucson tweeted the sighting, speculating that the bear could be the same one seen twice last week in Oro Valley.
Black bear outside a Honeybee Ridge home this morning. Possibly the same bear seen twice Thurs. in Oro Valley. Bears bulk up before denning up in Dec. #BeBearWise AZ!Don’t approach; make noise, wave arms & secure outdoor food sources. Call 623-236-7201 if seen. By Martha Held. https://t.co/0jYgZfMBcB pic.twitter.com/xKV5t3L8Ym
— AZ Game & Fish Dept (@azgfdTucson) November 7, 2022
The agency is advising people to stay away from the bear and wave their arms and make noise if it approaches.
Those who see the bear should call (623) 236-7201.
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