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ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police and wildlife officials are tracking a bear that’s been spotted roaming several Orlando neighborhoods.
Police said the bear was spotted in the area of Lake Ivanhoe Park and most recently in a tree near Yale Street and Formosa Avenue in College Park.
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Orlando police said it has officers tracking the bear, and that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials are on the scene to safely retrieve the bear.
“Although the bear is cute, please do not approach,” Orlando police said in a social media post.
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Officers are asking people to stay away from the area unless they live there to ensure the safety of the bear and the public.
Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates.
FWCC is on scene. Unless you are a resident of the area of Yale Street and Formosa Avenue, please avoid the area as officers work with FWCC to retrieve the bear safely. We want residents and everyone, including the bear safe. https://t.co/zGMu4JYpUN
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) April 24, 2023
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