North Andover Police warning residents about sightings of mother, baby bear in neighborhood

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Police in North Andover are warning residents about sightings of a mother bear and her cub.

North Andover police posted on their Facebook saying that they have received many calls about a black bear and cub seen in the area of Foster Street and Bridges Lane.

Police are asking anyone who sees the family to not approach them, feed them, or stop to take photos or videos.

Residents are also being asked to do the following:

• Remove all outdoor bird feeders
• Secure any chickens or small livestock
• Secure all garbage, pet food, livestock food
• Do not feed pets outside
• Teach children to never run from a bear
• Keep dogs on leashes

“Most bears will leave people alone, should you encounter a bear stand like a tree, make yourself look as large as possible and make as much noise as possible, and never run from a wild animal, police said in a post.

Police are asking anyone who sees a bear to call Massachusetts Environmental Police Dispatch at (800-632-8075) or MassWildlife Northeast District at (978-772-2145).

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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