A bear was captured in Bourne on Sunday.
Bourne Police say that over the past few days town officials have been monitoring reports of a black bear around the Buzzards Bay Area.
A report was received around 7:30 a.m. that the bear had made its way into Bourne Scenic Park.
Officers and members of the town’s Department of Natural Resources responded and monitored the movements of the bear which was observed going back into the woods without issue.
Massachusetts Environmental Police also responded and decided to sedate the bear and relocate it to a safer location.
Bourne Police say the bear was removed without incident.