Black Bear Roaming South Shore Spotted in Hanson

The black bear who has been travelling around the South Shore for the last few weeks, is most recently spotted in Hanson.

The 2 to 3-year-old male was first seen around Lakeville, Taunton and Middleboro, and now more recently in the towns of Hanover and Hanson.

According to Mass Wildlife officials usually young males trying to find unoccupied territory hoping a mate will wander through the area.

Typically black bears live in the western part of the state but their population has been expanding east.

Officials remind people to leave the bear alone, as well as to eliminate or secure outside food sources that might tempt him.

Mass Wildlife officials will not interfere with the bear, but will continue to track it as it moves on.

For more information on black bear situations and solutions visit:

www.massaudubon.org/

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