Black Bear

A black bear was the first to use the Snoqualmie Pass I-90 animal bridge, following previous sightings of various animals such as beavers, elk, coyotes, and others.

A black bear was spotted in White Plains, NY, roaming residential neighborhoods and hanging on a tree limb. The White Plains Department of Public Safety shared video of the bear on social media. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is involved in addressing the situation.

A black bear was spotted near Otts BBQ in Dickson County, Tennessee, prompting police notification. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) reported recent bear sightings in multiple counties and advised securing food sources to prevent encounters. TWRA emphasized following BearWise guidelines, including not feeding bears and securing grills, garbage, and pet food.

A black bear was spotted in a Troutman neighborhood over the Fourth of July weekend, with wildlife experts noting this is part of a growing trend in the Charlotte region. Residents are likely to see more bear sightings as the trend continues.

A black bear was spotted in the Barium Seasons neighborhood in Troutman, prompting police to issue safety advisories. Authorities stated bears typically move quickly if food isn't available and urged residents to maintain distance, secure children, and keep dogs leashed.

A black bear was spotted near the Carroll and Henderson County line. The sighting was confirmed in the area where the two counties border.

A Maine couple encountered a black bear chasing a moose calf and used their truck to intervene, allowing the calf to escape and reunite with its mother. The couple captured photos of the chase from their vehicle before continuing to their fishing spot.

Yonnie, a 27-year-old black bear who lived at Grandfather Mountain since 1999, was euthanized in late June due to advanced age-related health complications. The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation announced his death.

Apex Park in Jefferson County, Colorado, remains closed indefinitely after a woman was attacked and followed by a black bear for over 30 minutes on the Enchanted Forest Trail. Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) confirmed the incident as an attack due to physical contact, marking the first such case in the state this year. The park closed on June 22, and CPW urges the public to avoid food attractants amid concerns about increased bear conflicts.

Elizabeth City Police Department issued a warning about a bear sighting in the city limits, advising residents on how to respond to black bear encounters. The department emphasized that bears are generally not aggressive.

A teenage boy was injured when a black bear attacked hikers on a trail in Washington state. Another hiker was also injured while fleeing the encounter.

A teenage hiker was injured by a black bear in a Washington state park after a group of hikers encountered a bear and her cubs. The incident occurred on the Mount Si trail in the Mount Si Natural Resources Conservation Area, about 35 miles southeast of Seattle, leading to the trail's closure.

A black bear was spotted roaming a suburban street in La Crescenta-Montrose on Tuesday afternoon. The bear was seen in the parking lot of Allstate Auto Repair before crossing Foothill Boulevard near New York Avenue at 4:09 p.m., as captured in a viewer-provided video.

A black bear was spotted in a Gastonia, N.C. neighborhood on June 16, stealing food from a birdfeeder. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission attributed the sighting to juvenile bears seeking territory and urban expansion, advising residents to follow BearWise guidelines to avoid conflicts.

An Alaska woman, Lori Price, used a Glock 43 9mm pistol to defend her dog Chaos from a black bear attack during a mushroom-foraging trip near Skilak Lake. The bear initially attacked Chaos, prompting Price to fire twice, allowing her and her dogs to escape. Chaos sustained severe injuries but is recovering, while the other dog, Willis, was unharmed.

The Statesville Police Department reported a black bear sighting near Martin Luther King Jr. Park, urging residents to maintain a safe distance and avoid interaction. The bear has not shown aggression, but officials advise against feeding it and keeping children and pets away. Black bears are common in North Carolina and occasionally enter developed areas.

A black bear was spotted in a North Nashville neighborhood near Ashland City Highway, a location more commonly associated with East Tennessee's mountain regions. The sighting represents an unusual occurrence for the area.

A California couple sustained significant injuries after being attacked by a black bear outside their home. They used a hatchet and water bottle to defend themselves, according to officials.

A California couple fought off a 70-pound black bear with a hatchet and water bottle outside their home in Mammoth Lakes, sustaining significant injuries. The bear was euthanized after attacking the couple, and authorities emphasized that such aggressive behavior is rare. Police advised residents to secure garbage and avoid feeding bears to prevent similar incidents.

A 17-month-old black bear was euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife after it injured two people in the Old Mammoth area of Mammoth Lakes. The attack occurred at approximately 6 a.m. when a woman intervened to stop a fight between her dog and the bear.

A Japanese city captured a black bear after a four-day search that led to school closures and involved helicopters, hunters, and police. The incident follows a record 13 bear-related deaths in Japan last year.

A black bear was captured in Utsunomiya, Japan, following multiple sightings. The incident occurs as bear attacks reach record levels nationwide.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials tranquilized and removed a black bear from a Ventura County neighborhood. Santa Paula Police Department responded to a bear sighting on Main Street in Santa Paula, cautioning residents to stay indoors.

Utsunomiya, a city in Japan, closed all 94 primary and secondary schools after a medium-sized black bear was spotted near a park and on CCTV in the city center. Authorities, including police and hunters, are searching for the bear, which is unusual in an area close to Tokyo.

A black bear previously spotted in Port St. Lucie was seen again in the Tradition neighborhood by a trapper who set up a hog trap with a camera. The bear lingered near the trap for hours and returned the next day, prompting local wildlife experts to advise residents to stay cautious and make loud noises if encountering the animal.

A black bear injured four people in Fukushima, Japan, as annual bear attacks and fatalities rose in 2025. The incident prompted police and fire department responses, school closures, and renewed public fear, with the government planning to triple bear control staff and double traps to manage a growing bear population.

A black bear injured four people in a residential area of Fukushima, Japan, as part of a rising trend in bear attacks. The incident involved employees at a steel works and a neighboring resident, with the bear remaining at large. Japan's government has intensified bear population control measures, including culling and increased monitoring, due to a growing bear population and declining human population in the region.

A black bear was rescued from a basement window well. The rescue operation was successful. No further details are available.

A healthy-looking black bear caused excitement and fear in the Sunland neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday evening by wandering through front yards and raiding trash cans on Wheatland and Dale avenues. Neighbors reported mixed reactions, with one woman describing the bear approaching her home.

A hiker on Mt. Wilson attempted to scare away a black bear by jumping, but the situation escalated. Cellphone footage captured by Eric Chiu’s stepmother documents the harrowing encounter.

A hiker on Mt. Wilson attempted to scare off a black bear by jumping up and down, but the effort backfired. The incident was captured on a cellphone video by Eric Chiu’s stepmother, showing the tense encounter.

A video recorded on Mount Wilson in Angeles National Forest shows a black bear charging at a hiker. The incident highlights potential wildlife encounters in the area.

A black bear was successfully rescued from a tree in Albany. Authorities used tranquilizers to safely extract the animal and released it back into the wild.